Drug dealer caught sitting on toilet trying to flush away bags of cocaine

By Filipa Gaspar

Footage shows a drug dealer caught sitting on the toilet - trying to flush away bags of cocaine.

Jonathan Grossett, 36, was the subject of a warrant at an address in Rhoose, Wales.

Following officers’ entry into the property, bodycam footage shows Grossett sitting on the toilet, trying to flush away his cocaine.

Several bags of cocaine can be seen floating at the top of the toilet bowl.

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Drug supply paraphernalia, empty grip-seal bags and over $200 in cash was recovered from the address on Sept. 12.

Grossett pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, acquisition/ possession of criminal property and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug (cocaine).

He was sentenced to five years and seven months in prison when he appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Detective Inspector Bartley said: “Jonathan Grossett is yet another man who saw Class A drugs as a “get-rich-quick" scheme

“Drugs blight our communities, and Jonathan was playing his part in bringing that misery to the streets of Cardiff.

“Tackling organized crime is a priority for South Wales Police and we will continue to be relentless in our pursuit of criminals to protect communities from harm.”