Man jailed for drugs offences – Reading

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been jailed for drugs offences in Reading.

Darius Jagminus, aged 42, of Kentwood Hill, Reading, was jailed for three years and ten months at Reading Crown Court on Friday (13/1).

He pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, crack cocaine, and one count of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, heroin.

At around 4.30pm on 22 September 2022, Thames Valley Police officers stopped Jagminus after a suspected drug deal at the junction of Little Johns Lane and Oxford Road.

Jagminus was found to in possession of 21 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin.

In a further search of Jagminus’ property, an additional 12 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin were discovered.

During these searches, more than £1,000, believed to be proceeds of crime, and mobile phones used in supplying drugs, were seized.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Jon Nicholls said: “Thames Valley Police’s Stronghold team proactively and robustly target offenders involved in organised crime.

“We use both overt and covert policing tactics to disrupt organised crime and the supply of drugs in the Thames Valley, this case being an example of that work.

“Information from the public about drug dealing plays an important role to enable Thames Valley Police to build intelligence and proactive target organised crime gangs.

“If you have any information about drugs offences, we would encourage you to report it to us by calling 101 or through the online reporting on our website.”

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Darius Jagminus