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(Image: Cheshire Police)<\/p>\nFilip Stasiuk was seen ‘acting suspiciously’ in a silver Chrysler in Widnes(Image: Cheshire Police)<\/p>\n
A Liverpool man who used an excessive number of air fresheners to disguise the smell of cannabis has been jailed<\/a>, the Liverpool Echo has reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n Filip Stasiuk, 25, was jailed at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday (July 7) for drugs offences after he was stopped by police<\/a> in Widnes.<\/a><\/p>\n The 25-year-old, of Damwood Road, Liverpool, was sentenced to 38 months in prison after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs at an earlier date.<\/p>\n The court heard how on Friday, June 5, 2025, how officers spotted two men acting suspiciously in a silver Chrysler <\/a>on Henderson Road, Widnes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Police <\/a>stopped the car and during a search of the vehicle there was a strong smell of cannabis <\/a>along with an excessive number of air fresheners which appeared to have been placed in the car to help disguise the smell.<\/p>\n Following the discovery, the driver and the passenger, Stasiuk, were both arrested and searched. Stasiuk was found in possession of \u00a3270 cash and an iPhone.<\/p>\n During examination of the phone officers recovered messages which showed he was actively involved in the illegal sale of cocaine and cannabis.<\/p>\n Join our Court and Crime WhatsApp group HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n He was charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A (Cocaine) <\/a>and being concerned in the supply of Class B (Cannabis) and was remanded into custody.<\/p>\n At the time of his arrest Stasiuk was also on prison licence in relation to a previous County Lines <\/a>investigation whereby he was convicted for drugs supply offences in Macclesfield<\/a> in 2023.<\/p>\n Following the sentencing, PC Nicholls of Widnes Proactive CID said: \u201cFilip Stasiuk is convicted County Lines drug dealer who made the mistake of believing he could pick up where he left off and once again start dealing illegal drugs in Cheshire.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, after being spotted by our team in Widnes, Stasiuk was given a frosty reception by our officers and his latest activities were quickly brought to a stop.<\/p>\n \u201cI hope that the sentenced handed to Stasiuk acts as a reminder that Cheshire Police will not tolerate drug dealing on our streets and will seek to target all individuals involved in this type of shameful offending.\u201d<\/p>\n For the latest stories and breaking news, visit manchestereveningnews.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here.<\/a><\/p>\n You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here<\/a> to stay up to date with the latest.<\/p>\n Follow us on X @mennewsdesk<\/a> for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here,<\/a> and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you’ll be the first to hear about it.<\/p>\n