A WOODLEY man has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for drug dealing.
During a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Thursday, April 27, Mohammed Taalish Khan, 28 and of Sunderland Close, pleaded guilty to supplying Class A and B drugs, and being in possession of criminal property
Thames Valley Police said that in January, he was seen driving a BMW in the close which is in the Woodley Airfield development.
A search found 32 bags of cocaine, five bags of ketamine, and seven MDMA pills. A further search at his home found 42 bags of cannabis. The total value of the drugs was in the region of £5,000.
Khan was arrested on Sunday, January 8, and charged the following day with one count of each of; being concerned in the supply of Class A -cocaine, being concerned in the supply of Class A- MDMA, being concerned in the supply of Class B – Ketamine, being concerned in the supply of class B – cannabis, and possession of criminal property.
He was remanded in custody ahead of his trial.
The court also ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the drugs, mobile phone and that Khan forfeit of £915 in cash.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Aimee Usher of the Reading Stronghold Team said: “We will continue in our pursuit of those who seek to deal drugs in our communities which bring misery and violence.
“Anyone looking to profit from such activity will be investigated and brought before the courts to face justice.
“The information provided by the public plays an important role in us tackling drug dealers, so that we can gather intelligence and take action.
“You can provide information to Thames Valley Police by reporting online or by calling 101.”
