A drug dealer jailed for selling heroin and crack cocaine has been ordered to pay nearly £5,000 at a Proceeds of Crime hearing.
Peter Gillan, 36, of Dickson Road, Blackpool, was jailed for four years in October 2010 after being convicted of possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply following an investigation into his drug dealing activities.
At a Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing at Preston Crown Court yesterday (Tues), a judge deemed that Gillan had benefitted by £31,709.01 as a result of his criminality.
His available assets were set at £4,941.01, which have now been seized as a result of the confiscation order.
Alan Todd, financial investigator for Lancashire Police, said: “The Proceeds of Crime Act is a useful tool when it comes to removing the assets of those who have benefitted financially from their criminal behaviour.
“Law abiding citizens should not have to witness criminals living off their ill gotten gains and POCA seizures put a stop to that.
“Gillan was well known in the Blackpool area and his activities severely impacted upon the lives of local residents.
“They will no doubt be pleased to know that his criminally amassed cash has been taken from him.”
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