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COPS were stunned to discover a kilo of amphetamine in a house belonging to a couple named Mr and Mrs Speed.

Officers found the drugs after carrying out a raid on Daniel and Abigail Speed’s home in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, in October 2011.

Daniel, 36, was jailed for two and a half years after admitting possessing £3,500-worth of the Class B drug with intent to supply.

His wife Abigail, 27, was ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work after admitting the same offence at Nottingham Crown Court last Friday.

PC Mick Colley, who led the case, said: “Unlike the rest of us, the Speeds felt entitled to the good life irrespective of whether they earned an honest living to get it.

“Daniel sold illegal drugs so he and his wife could enjoy holidays, have all the mod cons and drive nice cars.

“Daniel was not only polluting our community with illicit substances, Abigail was draining money from law-abiding taxpayers by continuing to claim benefits.

“This is what happens when you bite the hand that feeds you. He will now have to get used to a much more modest life in jail and she will have to go without the luxuries in life for a change."