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Reading man sentenced to three years in prison for drugs and weapons offences

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:55 am
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Reading man Sean Ashrafie has been sentenced to three years in prison for a string of drug and weapons offences.

Reading man Sean Ashrafie has been sentenced to three years in prison for a string of drug and weapons offences.

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A READING man has been served jail time after a string of drug and weapons offences.

Sean Ashrafie, aged 21 and of Norwich Drive, Woodley, was sentenced to three years in prison at a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Monday, March 17.

He was found guilty by majority verdict to three counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs– crack cocaine and heroin– as well as two counts of possession of an offensive weapon.

He was also made to forfeit the drugs, weapons, and a quantity of cash.

It follows an incident which took place at 7.10pm on May 25, 202, when a large quantity of class A drugs were found by officers in the alleyway between St Saviours Road and Admirals Court, Reading.

During a further search of the area, officers saw and detained Ashrafie, who was subsequently detained and searched.

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He was found with 29 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin, totalling a value of around £580, as well as more than £300 in cash.

A search of Ashrafie’s home also recovered a metal knuckleduster, and he was bailed under investigation.

Shortly after, at around 10.45am on October 24, 2023, Ashrafie failed to stop for police officers whilst driving on Baker Street, and was arrested following a short pursuit.

CCTV enquiries uncovered footage of Ashrafie discarding items including a knife, a bag containing 25 wraps of class A drugs, a burner phone, and £30 in cash

He was charged on the following day.

Investigating officer PC Liam Steele, said: “We will proactively target and prosecute offenders and our activity will be both visible and covert, aimed at disrupting and pursuing offenders involved in the supply of drugs.

“Ashrafie has now been sentenced accordingly for his criminal activities, and we have removed a quantity of class A drugs and weapons from the streets.

“I hope that this outcome sends a clear message to others that drug dealing and weapons will not be tolerated in Thames Valley.

“We would urge the public to report drug dealing to Thames Valley Police, so we can develop intelligence into proactive investigations.

“You can report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or in confidence via 101 or by making a report online on our website.”

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