As police spotted him, he stashed cocaine in a truly revolting place

Warren Roberts has now faced the consequences

A dad-of-two concealed £1,000-worth of cocaine in his own faeces after being clocked by police. A court heard yesterday (May 5) how drug dealer Warren Roberts had already been under investigation for suspected class A drug dealing.

But his criminal actions came crashing down after being caught outside a pub in Birkenhead, Merseyside, on January 29. The 29-year-old was later seen “messing around with his groin area”.

As he was searched, a “clump of feaces fell out”, including a ping pong ball containing 50 packages of cocaine. Roberts was previously detained on August 6, 2025, the Liverpool Echo reports.

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Officers on patrol in Birkenhead saw him carrying out a suspected drug deal at around 7.25pm. He was searched, and police found cash and a Nokia mobile phone containing messages they believed related to the supply of drugs.

Roberts, of River View in New Ferry, Merseyside, was arrested. A later search of his address revealed “scales which had white powder on them, a further set of scales from the same room, a bag of wraps of white powder, and further cash”, Liverpool Crown Court heard.

In total, 14 separate packages of cocaine weighing 2.6g, with a value of £280, were found, along with £1,094.95. Roberts was released under investigation, but was booked a second time on January 29.

Prosecutor Paul Blasbery said: “On this occasion police were patrolling Charing Cross in Birkenhead at 6.50pm.” They noticed a gathering outside a nearby pub, with Roberts among them.

The prosecutor continued: “Police recognised Roberts, who then ran away. He was detained a short time later and appeared to be messing around with his groin area. Officers were aware he was concealing items.”

Roberts was taken to a police station to be searched. The court was told that, when he removed his boxer shorts, “a clump of faeces fell out”, inside of which there was a ping pong ball.

The ping pong ball continued 50 packages of cocaine weighing 8.76g, with a street value of £1,000. Mr Blasbery said Roberts had four convictions for five offences, including possession with intent to supply class B (cannabis) in August 2024, for which he was given a nine month sentence, suspended for 18 months.

Roberts pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply class A (cocaine). He also admitted breaching the terms of his suspended sentence.

Andrew McInnes, defending, said Roberts was “hopelessly addicted to cocaine”. He said: “It seems he failed every drug test. He explains it was simply impossible for him to get out of the spiral he found himself in.

“He’s 30 this year and perhaps surprisingly his first conviction was less than three years ago. Mental health had been an issue for him for many years. He began to use drugs in his late 20s as a mans of escaping his problems; initially cannabis and now cocaine. Hs life spiralled out of control.

“He is the father of two young children and he knows he can offer precious little support to these children until he cleans himself up. Clearly he has not been either a good partner or good father. Realistically he wants to clean himself up and be a good father to both of them. He says he has begin to free himself of the addiction. He’s taking steps to try to reduce his intake.”

Judge Andrew Menary sentenced Roberts to four years in prison and partially activated his suspended sentence, resulting in a total prison term of four years and three months. He said: “You’re 29 now. You have got a daughter than deserves better than this.

“I hope during your time in custody you will reflect seriously on the choices that have brought you before this court, and emerge determined to lead a different life. That choice will of course be yours to make.”