Man sentenced to prison for drug supply and weapons offences – High Wycombe

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been sentenced to prison for drug supply offences in High Wycombe.

Mohammed Tahir Ayub, aged 46, of Eaton Avenue, High Wycombe, pleaded guilty to a number of offences in a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court on Tuesday (17/12).

He admitted to:

• Being concerned in the supply of heroin
• Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine
• Possession of a drug of class A, namely crack cocaine
• Possession of a drug of class A, namely heroin
• Possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid/gas/electrical incapacitation device/thing
• Possession of ammunition of a firearm without a certificate
• Possession with intent to supply heroin.

At the same hearing, Ayub was sentenced to a total of four years’ imprisonment.

Following the execution of a warrant at Ayub’s address on 7 March this year, class A drugs, cash and paraphernalia relating to drug supply were located, along with two stun guns and 9mm firearms ammunition.

While the investigation was ongoing into this warrant, and Ayub was released under investigation, Ayub was stopped and searched on 30 July under the Section 23 misuse of drugs act, and a quantity of 25.9 grams of heroin was located on his person.

A later stop and search of Ayub located 25.9 grams of heroin. He was arrested the same day and was charged on 31 July.

Investigating officer PC Usman Shafique, of the Buckinghamshire Proactive Team, said: “As a result of our warrant at Ayub’s address, we have removed a drug dealer and his class A drugs from the community.

“Ayub also had in his possession illegal weapons and ammunition, which we have also taken off the streets. He will now serve a prison sentence and High Wycombe is a safer place with Ayub behind bars where he belongs.

“We rely on support from our local communities to tackle drug supply. Information that our communities provide can allow us to develop intelligence into a proactive investigation.

“You can report drug supply via our website or by calling us on 101.

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and stay 100% anonymous by visiting Crimestoppers-uk.org and completing an easy-to-use anonymous online form or by calling their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111.

"They are available 24/7, 365 days a year.”

KB

Mohammed Ayub

 

Stun gun disguised as a BMW car key

 

Heroin seized from Ayub during a stop and search

 

Ammunition seized in a warrant

 

Scales seized as part of a drugs warrant