Detective Sergeant Wayne Stanley, 41, was involved in a serious police scandal after being caught with cocaine while on duty. On 28 December 2019, Surrey Police responded to a call at a residential address where Stanley was present. During the incident, officers witnessed him drop a small package from his pocket, which was later confirmed to contain cocaine.
Following an investigation by Surrey Police, Stanley was charged with cocaine possession on 6 April 2021. The case was heard at Guildford Crown Court, where he was found guilty on 20 May 2022. He received a £750 fine and was ordered to pay £2,250 in costs. Stanley was placed on restricted duty from the day of his arrest and remained so until his dismissal.
The misconduct hearing took place on 15 July at the Empress State Building, chaired by Assistant Commissioner Helen Ball. After reviewing the evidence, she concluded that Stanley’s actions constituted gross misconduct. As a result, he was dismissed without notice.
Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Trevers, the Metropolitan Police’s Operations Commander, condemned Stanley’s behaviour, stating: “This officer’s actions were far below the values and standards that we strive to uphold. Our communities deserve the best from their police officers, and such behaviour has no place in the Met. Our professional standards team will continue to look for those who fail us and hold them accountable.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
