A drug dealer who was found carrying an imitation firearm has been jailed.

Miguel Mota, 18, was stopped by police in De Havilland Road, Wisbech, on June 9 after he shouted abuse at them and then tried to run.

He was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine after 45 individually wrapped bags of the drug and £25 cash were found in his pocket.

He was also charged with possession of an imitation firearm after officers discovered a BB gun during a search of his backpack.

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Mota, of South Brink, Wisbech, pleaded guilty to both offences and was jailed for two-and-a-half years at Cambridge Crown Court.

Mota has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for cocaine dealing and possession of imitation firearm Mota has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for cocaine dealing and possession of imitation firearm (Image: Cambridgeshire Police)

Police body-worn footage released after his sentencing shows him struggling with officers and insisting: “I don’t drug deal.”

Detective Constable Lauren Easton, who investigated, said: “There is no excuse for carrying a firearm, even if it is an imitation, and I am glad we were able to stop Mota before it could be used to intimidate or harm someone.

“Drug dealing and associated criminality can have a massive impact on the community.”