“Drug-dealers like Karl Burchell cause untold misery in our communities”
Karl Burchell.(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
A drug dealer has been jailed for more than five years after quantities of crack cocaine and heroin were found at a property and vehicle in Weston-super-Mare.
Karl Burchell, 27, of Briary Road in Portishead, was jailed for five years and seven months.
He was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday, June 30.
He admitted the following charges:
- Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine)
- Possession with intent to supply cocaine
- Possession with intent to supply heroin
- Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine
- Two counts of acquiring criminal property
Avon and Somerset Police said he was arrested in connection with a separate investigation at a property in Weston-super-Mare in December 2025.
While searching the property and vehicle, officers found 143 grams of crack cocaine, 72.5 grams of heroin, and about £7,500 in cash.
In February 2026, he was arrested again at a property in Portishead, where officers found 40 grams of cocaine.
Investigating officer PC Leon Brueford said: “Drug-dealers like Karl Burchell cause untold misery in our communities and we hope this result sends out a clear message that we’ll continue to disrupt this type of offending and pursue charges so those responsible can be brought to justice for their crimes.
“We hope this outcome shows that tackling drug-dealing and linked offences remains a priority for the police and information supplied by the public helps us build up a clear picture of where offences are taking place so we can plan and carry out proactive operations to arrest those responsible.”
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “You can find out more information on how to report drug-dealing and other drug-related offences here: Report drug dealing and use | Avon and Somerset Police – you can also report information through 101 or by visiting one of our enquiry offices.”