A WEST Reading man has been jailed for drug dealing.
Colin Green was stopped by police on Jesse Terrace, off Castle Hill, on Tuesday, August 17 this year.
Thames Valley Police said he had been seen with known drug users. They arrested and searched him, finding cash in his possession, while the drugs he had given to the users were recovered.
A house search found additional drugs and appropriate packaging.
He was charged on Wednesday, August 18.
At a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Friday, October 22, the 45-year-old from Waylen Street pleaded guilty to one count each of possession with intent to supply heroin and possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.
Investigating officer, PC Russell Morbey, of the Thames Valley Police Stronghold team, which tackles organised crime, said: “Tackling drugs supply remains a top priority for Thames Valley Police. We will actively seek to disrupt organised drug supply to protect our communities.
“Through Stronghold, we are committed to working in partnership to tackle serious organised crime and exploitation, such as county lines drug dealing.
“We continue to need the support of the public in this, and we would ask them to report any information that they have about drug dealing. This can be shared with Thames Valley Police on our website or by calling 101. You can also report 100% anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
