Man sentenced for drug offences – High Wycombe

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

Martin Smith, aged 52, of Clayhill, Booker, Buckinghamshire, was jailed for three years following a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court on Wednesday (26/2).

In the same hearing, Smith pleaded guilty to a count of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A, namely cocaine.

On 26 November last year, police stopped Martin Smith driving his Audi in the area of Downley in High Wycombe.

Before removing him from the vehicle it was suspected that he swallowed a quantity of drugs. Smith was subsequently arrested and taken to hospital.

Upon searching his home address police located £4,270 worth of class A drugs, namely crack cocaine and heroin, within socks hanging on his dryer.

Smith was charged on 27 November last year and was remanded to prison.

Investigating officer PC Marcus Rose, part of the South Buckinghamshire Proactive Team, said: “I am pleased that Smith has been given a significant custodial sentence following this incident.

“Having initially tried to say that the drugs were for personal use, Smith rightfully changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced to prison accordingly.

“We are committed to removing drugs from our communities, which can cause so much harm, particularly to those most vulnerable.

“We would always urge our communities to report drug dealing to Thames Valley Police, and we will be able to investigate, seize these drugs and make our communities safer for all.

“You can report confidentially via our website, by calling 101, or contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

AP