A READING man has been jailed for more than two years for drug offences.
Jamar Campbell, aged 28 and of Swansea Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply controlled drug of class A, namely crack cocaine and heroin, at Reading Crown Court on Monday, August 7.
Campbell was sentenced to two years and four months in prison at the same court on Tuesday, October 31.
It follows an incident on July 5, when, at around 12.40pm, Thames Valley Police officers saw a grey Mercedes pull into a car park on St Saviours Road.
They saw Campbell, the driver, get out of the vehicle with several bags and spoke to him, with Campbell providing false details initially.
He then attempted to flee but was detained.
A “significant” quantity of class A drugs was found in the bags, along with scales, cling film, and cigarette papers.
Campbell was also searched, where officers found more class A drugs and a large quantity of cash hidden in an iPad.
In total, around £8,000 worth of drugs were found and seized.
Campbell was charged the following day.
Investigating officer PC James Dunwell, based at Reading police station, said: “We are committed to proactively and robustly targeting and prosecuting illegal drug-dealers.
“Our activity will be both visible and covert aimed at disrupting and pursuing offenders involved in the supply of illegal drugs.
“The information from the public around illegal drug supply in Reading plays an important role in developing intelligence into a proactive investigation.
“If you have any information that can help us, we would encourage you to report it to us by calling 101 or through the online reporting on our website.
“You can also provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by ringing 0800 555 111 or via its website.”
