A 31 year-old man is behind bars after a Judge at Exeter Crown Court handed him a two and half year sentence for drugs offences.

Totnes offender Max Ogilvie was arrested in connection with cocaine and heroin with a total street value of more than £18,000 and admitted two counts of possession with intent to supply.

The drugs were discovered following a search of his BMW car in Totnes in June this year.

Ogilvie was spotted in a Totnes shop by an off-duty Police Community Support Officer when he was wanted in connection with breach of bail conditions. The drugs were discovered soon after in his car.

Ogilvie, of no fixed abode in Totnes, appeared in front of His Honour Judge Patrick at Exeter Crown Court on Friday, November 6 and was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment.

PC Zoe Carter, who worked on the investigation, was at Exeter Crown Court to see Ogilvie jailed. She said: “I am satisfied with the sentence handed down after a thorough investigation by the Totnes neighbourhood team who built a robust case for court.

“Ogilvie is a prolific drug user who committed serious offences and thought he could get away with them. Now he must face the consequences of his actions and will have time behind bars to reflect on his crimes.

“Class A drugs are often linked to other offences and ruin lives, causing misery and harm across our communities. Ogilvie demonstrated selfish behaviour with no thought for others who may be at risk from him.

“This case goes to show that whether our officers are on shift or off duty we are always keeping an eye out to keep the town safe.

“If you have concerns about drug supply or suspicious activity in your area please report via the Devon & Cornwall Police website or via Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555111.”

His Honour Judge Patrick told the 31-year-old that only one person can stop him taking drugs and that is Ogilvie himself.