Concealing the evidence where the sun doesn't shine, a drug dealer hoped to defeat custody laws by refusing to use the toilet, but was eventually charged after a 21-day stand-off.

David Akande, of Sylvan Hill, Upper Norwood, was arrested by Kent Police last year and taken into custody amid suspicions he was supplying cocaine in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

While in custody the 26-year-old refused to co-operate with a cavity search, and so was held under constant supervision until the drugs were produced.

Despite showing remarkable perseverance, Kent Police used powers to extend custody well beyond the usual period allowed, and eventually their patience was rewarded when 24 wraps were recovered.

The drugs included cocaine, a cocaine cutting agent and traces of a heroin derivative.

In court he pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession with intent to supply cocaine, but after a trial was convicted by a jury.

On April 27 he was jailed for seven years. 

Detective Constable Jeremy Taylor said: ‘Akande has lied throughout about his involvement in drugs despite the overwhelming evidence we have been able to show.

'He had mistakenly assumed that if he waited long enough he would be released from custody with little or no evidence to charge him. 

'His arrogance and deceit, together with a previous history of convictions for drugs supply, have resulted in a substantial prison sentence.

'The sentence as well as the indignity Akande has put himself through while in custody should serve as severe warning to anyone."