A drug dealer is behind bars after being caught in the act by police who were on their way to a call. Officers had been called to St Gregory's Close in Farnworth on May 12 last year when they came across a Volkswagen Golf parked near the street. They saw a man approach the front window of the car before getting into its backseat.
Tavanga Chipangura, aged 21, was sitting in the front passenger seat, with 39 wraps of heroin, 74 wraps of crack cocaine and a knife in his possession, Bolton Crown Court heard. Chipangura, who is of Georgina Street, Daubhill, appeared at the c ourt to be sentenced for to possession of a bladed article in a public place and two counts of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, for the crack and heroin. He had previously pleaded guilty to the offences.
Prosecuting, Geoffrey Lowe said: "On May 12 last year, officers were attending St Gregory's Close in Farnworth for a separate job. "As they approached its junction with Century Lodge, they saw a gold Volkswagen Golf stationary in the road. A male in his 50s approached the window, before getting into the rear of the vehicle.
"The car moved forward and the driver looked nervous. Police positioned themselves in front of the Golf, which reversed and appeared to make off. "They put their emergency signals on and it stopped.
" Officers suspected a drug deal was going on and searched the occupants. The rear passenger had £10 on him. Tavonga Chipangura (Image: GMP) Chipangura was detained after poli.