Over three years behind bars for one drug dealer

A prolific drug dealer is facing the next three and a half years behind bars after he was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on Friday (10 November).

Craig Gabriel (DOB: 17.09.91) from Horley pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, Cocaine.

Gabriel was first stopped and searched by officers on 4 May 2020 on Reigate High Street when he was arrested after a mobile phone was found hidden in his car and his passenger had attempted to hide £700 in cash in a local park. Work on the phone uncovered cocaine supply messages sent between March and May 2020.

Following this, earlier this year, Gabriel was investigated once again for Cannabis supply following a search warrant that was carried out at his workplace in Smallfield. Cannabis oil was found along with drug supply messages on phones that were seized.

If you are concerned about drug use or drug dealing in your area, contact us online or via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 999. 

What are the signs of potential drug dealing?

• Lots of visitors, who don't stay very long, arriving at all times of the day and night
• People waiting in cars outside particular properties exchanging small packets or cash
• Lots of visitors bringing items such as TVs or bikes but leaving empty handed
• Lone/vulnerable neighbours suddenly having groups of young men living at their address

What we want to know:

• Time, date and place
• Vehicle registrations and the make, model and colour
• Descriptions of people and details of what they were doing