TWO men have been sentenced for drug offences in Reading, following an investigation by Thames Valley Police.
Vasco De Almeida, 36, of Silchester Road, was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment at Reading Crown Court on Thursday, May 5.
At the same hearing, Pavlin Nikoci, 29, of London Road, was sentenced to 17 months’ imprisonment.
De Almeida pleaded guilty to one count of assisting an organised crime group midway through the trial.
Nikoci plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to produce cannabis on the first day of the trial.
Nikoci will also be deported at the end of his sentence.
These sentences are the result of a series of warrants carried out on Wednesday, March 3, last year when police officers seized a large amount of drugs and cash.
Investigating officer, detective inspector Natalie Hall, of the Serious Organised Crime Unit, said: “The production and supply of drugs within our communities is not tolerated by Thames Valley Police.
“I am pleased that De Almeida and Nikoci have now been sentenced for their actions and will spend time in prison as a result.
“We will continue to tackle drug supply and will to bring offenders before the courts where they belong.”
