Man jailed for drug and weapon offences – High Wycombe

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been jailed for drug offences and possession of a knife/sharp pointed article in a public place in High Wycombe.

George Oumounabidji, aged 25, of Hughenden Road, High Wycombe, has been sentenced to one year in prison following a hearing at High Wycombe Magistrates Court on Friday (21/2).

Oumounabidji pleaded guilty to one count each of possession of a controlled class B drug, namely cannabis, and possession of a knife/sharp pointed article in a public place at the same hearing.

At 2.39pm on Thursday 20 February this year, officers were on foot patrol in St Mary’s Street when they saw Oumounabidji lift his arm, revealing a knife that was tucked into trousers. Officers detained him, and further searched him and found a cannabis joint in his pocket.

Oumounabidji was arrested on 20 February, and charged the following day.

Investigating officer, PC Francesca McHale, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “We are very pleased Oumounabidji has received a custodial sentence following this investigation.

“Thames Valley Police will always thoroughly investigate reports of weapons offences.

“We work with our partners to take weapons off the streets and bring the people who use them to endanger our communities to justice.

“If you have any information relating to people carrying weapons in our communities, please come forward and report it to us on 101. If you wish to remain anonymous, reports can also be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”

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