A British drug dealer mistakenly sent a text message to a police officer revealing his new drug trade line. Jack Johansen, 23, from Sterling Close, admitted to two charges related to cannabis supply and one charge of breaching bail conditions. Bedfordshire Police stated that he was part of an organized crime gang operating in Biggleswade and Sandy, supplying cannabis, cocaine, and heroin. On October 25 last year, officers executed a warrant at Johansen’s home and arrested him for involvement in Class B drug supply. Several mobile phones were seized, including one found in the kitchen trash bin that he tried to destroy. Messages downloaded from all devices showed contact with over 400 phone numbers inquiring about drugs and prices.

Johansen was released on bail but eight days later used a newly registered phone to send a message from his new line, which he mistakenly sent to a police officer involved in the initial warrant. On November 28, another warrant was executed at his home, leading to his re-arrest for involvement in Class A and B drug supply. Small amounts of cannabis, luxury goods, and nearly £2,000 in cash were seized. Johansen also tried to hide a mobile phone behind a wardrobe, which was found when it rang during the search. He later pleaded guilty to two cannabis supply charges and one bail breach charge at Luton Crown Court. He denied and was acquitted of a cocaine supply charge. Last month, he was sentenced to two years and ten months in prison at Luton Crown Court.