why did chatty dave go to prison

Chatty Dave, whose full name is Dave Chatwood, went to prison reportedly due to involvement with a huge amount of drugs and firearms possession. Specifically, he was jailed after being caught with 140,000 ecstasy tablets and was sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2002. His legal troubles affected his family life, leading his wife and children to spend time hiding out abroad. He is considered the real father figure by the children, despite the biological father's presence being marred by violence and substance abuse issues.