Man Pulled Over for Bad Driving — Then Police Found Much Worse

A routine stop on the motorway turned into a major drug bust after police pulled over a driver from Wales and discovered more than £2,000 worth of heroin, along with other drugs and a flick knife.

William Jamieson, 27, was driving a Ford Fiesta near junction 10 of the M3 close to Basingstoke on October 10, 2023, when officers noticed the car was in a “dangerous position”. When they approached, Jamieson appeared to be under the influence.

A roadside saliva test confirmed he had cocaine in his system.

Drugs and weapons found in the car

Once officers searched the vehicle, things escalated quickly. Under the driver’s seat they found:

- A flick knife  

- A police‑issue stab vest

On the passenger seat, hidden inside a hoody, was a plastic container filled with cling‑film wraps containing:

- 18 wraps of heroin (6.25g)  

- Two wraps of cocaine (0.13g)

A rucksack in the car also contained scales and cling film — typical drug‑dealing equipment.

More heroin found at partner’s home

Police later searched Jamieson’s partner’s home and uncovered another 36.23g of heroin, bringing the total seized to 42.84g, worth between £1,680 and £2,410.

They also found 5.11g of cannabis and seized mobile phones showing Jamieson involved in active drug supply. Videos on the phones showed him with large quantities of drugs and holding two knives.

Long criminal history

Jamieson, from North Cornelly in Bridgend, has six previous convictions, including:

- Possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs  

- Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs  

- Possession of bladed articles  

- Drug driving  

He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin, possession of cocaine and cannabis, and possession of a bladed article.

Judge hands down prison sentence

His defence said he had “potential”, having previously studied computer science at university, and was using his time in custody “constructively”. They also referenced “extensive trauma” in his past.

Judge Christopher Felstead sentenced him to 38 months in prison.

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