A Norwich man has been jailed for selling heroin and crack cocaine via the ‘LittleZ’ drugs line.

Neil Brewster, 42, of Penn Grove in Norwich, appeared at Norwich Crown Court on November 8 after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. 

He was arrested on July 8 by the Norwich Neighbourhood Policing Team after investigations led officers to the ‘LittleZ’ drugs line in Norwich.

Brewster was identified as the main holder of the line, which was selling crack cocaine and heroin to customers between May 1 and June 24. 

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More than 650 bulk messages were found to have been sent to 79 different numbers over the course of 19 days.

Brewster was taken to Wymondham Police Station for questioning and was later charged.

He appeared at Norwich Crown Court on November 8 where he was jailed for three years and eight months.

Investigating officer PC Phil Mercer said: “Drugs have a significant impact on our local communities and we will continue to work hard to disrupt the distribution of drugs across our city.

“If you are affected by the issue we encourage you to report drug dealing and drug-related anti-social behaviour to Norfolk Police to help prevent further offences in Norfolk."