Police catch offender with zombie-drug mamba in Chesterfield town centre

An offender was caught with the zombie-drug mamba after he was arrested by police when he was wanted for a recall to prison in relation to another matter.
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Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard on November 7 how Melvyn Thomas Jones, of Dale Road, Matlock, was caught with mamba by police on Knifesmithgate, in Chesterfield.

Prosecuting solicitor Neil Hollett said: “Police saw the defendant on Knifesmithgate and knew he was wanted for a recall to prison and he was being arrested for that recall.

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“He had a clenched fist and he refused to release his grip and when he eventually did they found a small bag of vegetable matter and police believed it was mamba.”

Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield.Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield.
Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield.

Thomas pleaded guilty possessing to possessing 0.68g of 5F-MDMB-PINACA, a class B drug.

Mr Hollett explained that Jones had already been dealt with for offences which post-dated this offence, which was committed on April 18, but there had been delays bringing the case to court.

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Defence solicitor Kirsty Sargent said the delays revolved around the need to analyse the drugs.

Magistrates sentenced Jones to a 12 month conditional discharge but warned that if he re-offends he will be re-sentenced for the drugs possession with any new crime.

Jones was also ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs.