Prolific Hereford Drug Dealer Jailed

[Hereford Voice]

A prolific drug dealer, who operated in Hereford, has been jailed for four years following an investigation by West Mercia Police.

Charlie Beament, aged 30, of no fixed address, appeared at Hereford Crown Court today (Friday 19 December).

He has pleaded guilty to:

• One count of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, namely cocaine,
• One count of being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs, namely ketamine. 
• Two counts of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug, namely ketamine.
• The offences took place predominantly in Hereford, between June and October this year.

For the cocaine supply offences, he was imprisoned for 44 months. He was also given two eight-month prison sentences to run concurrently in connection with the ketamine supply offences.

In May this year, Beament was handed a suspended prison sentence, for supplying controlled drugs in Hereford. This was partly activated in light of his re-offending and a further four months were added to his sentence. This brings the total sentence to 48 months.

Detective Constable Kyle Hopkins of Hereford CID said: “I welcome the custodial sentence handed to Beament by the Crown Court today. This prolific offender, flouted the suspended sentence given to him earlier this year, and continued to supply drugs in Hereford, showing no regard to the judicial system or the opportunity given to him by the Judge.

“Beament exploited those most vulnerable to assist him with his drug supply operation and caused misery within the city. 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said "We will not tolerate this activity and we would urge anyone with information about the supply of drugs to please contact us.”