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Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been jailed for more than two years for class A drug supply offences in Reading.
Trevor Dye, aged 44, of Ambrook Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to a count each of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession with intent to supply heroin, in a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Tuesday (21/1).
At the same hearing, Dye was sentenced to two years and six months’ imprisonment.
He was also ordered to forfeit drugs, phones and cash.
On 14 October last year, police observed a suspected drug exchange in Carousel Court, Reading, between three users and a man on a black e-bike, who was identified as Dye.
The same cyclist has then been observed again in Callington Road in a further suspected drugs exchange, and he was detained by police for a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act search.
Inside Dye’s pockets were found 23 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin, nearly £40 in cash and an iPhone.
A further search was conducted at Dye’s home address in Ambrook Road, where multiple rolls of cut down cling film and digital scales were recovered, along with another iPhone.
The drugs seized had a street value in the region of £470.
Dye was charged on 15 October 2024.
Investigating officer PC Liam Steele, based at Reading police station, said: “Tackling drug supply in our communities remains a priority for Thames Valley Police.
“Drug dealers often target the most vulnerable people in our society, and we will continue to pursue, disrupt and prosecute those who seek to do this.
“Activity will be both visible and convert, and my warning to drug dealers is, you will be caught, you will be prosecuted, and you will be put before the courts.
“I would urge anybody who has information about drug dealing to please report this to us.
“You can do so confidentially by calling 101 or reporting online, or by calling the independent
“The public play a crucial role in developing intelligence into a proactive investigation, and we would urge anybody with information about drug supply to report this to us by calling 101, or online.
“You can also report information 100% anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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