A man from Swinton has been jailed for 27 months after being discovered with numerous drugs during a search.
Christopher Sigsworth, 38, of The Green, Swinton, pleaded guilty to several offences following an investigation by GMP’s Salford Proactive Challenger team.
He was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court earlier this month for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, four counts of possession with intent to supply, and possession of an offensive weapon.
The court heard how on the morning of Thursday 9 January 2025, officers conducted a warrant at Sigsworth’s address in Clifton.
During the search, a quantity of cocaine was discovered, which he claimed he had for personal use.
A further search revealed crystal methamphetamine, a mobile phone, the drug paraphernalia, and a taser-style weapon was also discovered in the property.
After being arrested, Sigsworth was bailed pending further enquiries. However, he was spotted 11 days later (Monday 20 January) driving a VW in the Walkden area, where he was requested to stop and subsequently subject to a search.
A snap bag of cocaine was discovered in addition to a water bottle. The bottle itself was acting as a hide for numerous snap bags of methamphetamine and cocaine, having been adapted to discreetly hide the drugs in the middle.
Sigsworth was then arrested, charged, and remanded – and has since been charged with 27 months imprisonment.
Following his sentencing, PC Louis Aspinall, from Salford’s Challenger Proactive Team, said: “Sigsworth was involved in the supply of dangerous and illegal drugs to vulnerable people within the community.
“I am glad he is now behind bars. While he tried to hide his drugs in a converted water bottle, ultimately our Challenger team’s thirst for justice outweighed his idea.”
PC Aspinall continued: “I would urge anyone in the Salford area and who has concerns about drugs in their community to get in touch with their local officers.
“We listen to all tip-offs, and your intelligence will be acted on.”
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