A MANCHESTER drugs mule has been jailed for his role in the supply of class A drugs into Barrow.

Clint Baker, 22, of Walker Road, Manchester was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday for possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin.

Baker was sentenced to three years and six months in prison for his role as a courier, bringing the drugs to the area.

Officers stopped Baker on wasteland off Vulcan Road in Barrow on June 7.

He was searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act and found with crack cocaine and heroin valued at £1,030.

The 22-year-old was also found carrying £565 cash.

Temporary Detective Inspector Jason McKenna of Cumbria Constabulary said: "This sentencing sends a clear message to all those who are involved in drug supply that such activity will not be tolerated in Cumbria.

"Drug supply can often lead to further crimes including violence as groups try to establish themselves in certain areas of a county and this then has a negative impact upon the local community.

"One of the priorities of Cumbria Police is to identify and target drug dealers and crime groups who are working within and outside of Cumbria.

"Clint Baker is just one example of a drugs courier who is now serving time for his crimes.

"We will continue to prosecute those involved in drug supply in our efforts to keep the local communities in Cumbria safe from drug-related crime."

Anyone with information into the supply of drugs is asked to contact police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.