Rhoose drug dealer tries to flush cocaine down the loo

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A video shows a drug dealer attempting to flush away bags of cocaine down the toilet.

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

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

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

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

Grossett pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, acquire/ 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, October 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 organised 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.”

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