Trevor Dye, aged 44 and of Ambrook Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to a count each of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession with intent to supply heroin at a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Tuesday, January 21.
He was sentenced to two years and six months’ imprisonment at the same hearing, and ordered to forfeit drugs, mobile phones, and a quantity of cash.
It comes after police observed a suspected drug exchange in Carousel Court, Reading, on October 14 last year involving three users and a man on a black e-bike– identified as dye.
The same cyclist was then observed in Callington Road in a further suspected drugs exchange, where he was detained by police for a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act search.
twenty-three wraps of crack cocaine and heroin were found in Dye’s possession, as well as nearly £40 in cash and an iPhone.
A further search was conducted at Dye’s home address in Ambrook Road, where multiple rolls of cut down cling film and digital scales were recovered, along with another iPhone.
The drugs seized had a street value of around £470.
Dye was charged on 15 October 2024.
Investigating officer PC Liam Steele, based at Reading police station, said: “Tackling drug supply in our communities remains a priority for Thames Valley Police.
“Drug dealers often target the most vulnerable people in our society, and we will continue to pursue, disrupt and prosecute those who seek to do this.
“Activity will be both visible and convert, and my warning to drug dealers is, you will be caught, you will be prosecuted, and you will be put before the courts.
“I would urge anybody who has information about drug dealing to please report this to us.
“You can do so confidentially by calling 101 or reporting online, or by calling the independent
“The public play a crucial role in developing intelligence into a proactive investigation, and we would urge anybody with information about drug supply to report this to us by calling 101, or online.
“You can also report information 100% anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
