What began as a routine search for a man who had fled the scene of a traffic collision, culminated in the sentencing of a prolific drug dealer.
On the afternoon of 25 June 2025, local officers responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision on Nant-y-Glyn Road, Colwyn Bay.
A male, whose car was struck in the incident, suspected the other male driver had been smoking cannabis at the wheel prior to the collision.
He and his female passenger failed to stop after the incident and then travelled away from the location.
Officers subsequently located the vehicle – a silver Vauxhall Corsa owned by 30-year-old Dillon Eastaway, of Duke Street, Liverpool.
Upon returning to his vehicle with his girlfriend, Eastaway was arrested by officers on suspicion of motoring and drug offences.
Working with Merseyside Police’s Op Toxic team, Eastaway was linked to wider county lines drug supply offences.
As a result, he and an associate who lived in a nearby flat were searched on suspicion of drug possession.
During the search of the property, officers discovered a large quantity of cash secreted inside a black CD player, along with two bank cards belonging to Eastaway.
Provisional drivers’ licences in Eastaway’s name were also recovered and seized.
He was further arrested on suspicion of being concerned in supply of Class A substances and money laundering.
Detailed investigative work conducted by Merseyside officers linked Eastaway to a wider drug supply conspiracy.
After being charged and convicted of being involved in the supply of Class A drugs, namely heroin and cocaine, Eastaway appeared for sentencing at Caernarfon Crown Court today (Wednesday, 14 January).
He was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.
Sgt Dan Ball of North Wales Police said: “Today’s sentencing highlights the crucial role that effective intelligence and information sharing plays in bringing offenders involved in serious and organised crime to justice.
“This case is a clear example of how close collaboration between forces can disrupt criminal networks that operate across borders. Without the timely sharing of information and the joint efforts of investigators, this individual might never have been held accountable for the full extent of is offending.
“We remain committed to working with partners across the region, including our colleagues in the British Transport Police County Lines investigation team, to identify, investigate, and dismantle those who think they can profit from the misery that drugs cause.
“This sentencing sends a clear message: if you engage in the supply of drugs, we will work together to find you, stop you, and bring you to justice.”
