In a scene more fitting for a dark comedy than a police arrest, a Nottingham drug dealer's desperate attempt to destroy evidence turned into a medical emergency. As officers from Nottinghamshire Police closed in on his car, Kylee Meakin made a split-second decision that would land him not in temporary custody, but in a hospital bed.
The 24-year-old's audacious plan? To consume the very evidence that would seal his fate. Grabbing a bag of cocaine, he frantically stuffed the powder between two slices of bread and attempted to eat the illicit sandwich in one go.
A Bungled Escape Plan
Meakin's dramatic last stand unfolded on Carlton Road in Nottingham. Police, acting on intelligence, had located his vehicle and moved in to apprehend him. Cornered and with nowhere to run, Meakin believed swallowing the Class A substance was his only way out.
However, his body had other ideas. The sheer volume of the substance triggered an immediate and severe physical reaction, forcing police to abandon the arrest procedure and rush him to hospital for urgent medical treatment.
From Hospital Bed to the Dock
Once stabilised, Meakin's legal troubles began in earnest. He was charged and later appeared at Nottingham Crown Court, where the full extent of his activities was laid bare.
The court heard that his involvement in the drug trade was far from amateur. When police searched his home, they uncovered a sophisticated drug-dealing operation. Evidence included not just the remnants of his failed sandwich, but also deal bags, multiple mobile phones, and over £1,000 in cash—the clear proceeds of his illicit trade.
Justice Served
Facing the overwhelming evidence, Meakin entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to supply cocaine. The judge sentenced him to two years and three months in a young offenders institution.
PC James Flint of Nottinghamshire Police commented on the case, stating: "Meakin took a huge risk with his health in a desperate attempt to get rid of the evidence against him. Not only did he require hospital treatment, but he also ended up in court and has now lost his liberty."
He added: "This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of illegal drugs and the lengths to which those who supply them will go to avoid justice. We will continue to work hard to take drugs and those who supply them off our streets."
