Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been jailed for drug offences in Milton Keynes.
Malachi Bissue, aged 26, of Moorfoot, Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes, was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison at Amersham Crown Court on Thursday (27/10).
He pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply controlled drug of class A, namely crack cocaine and heroin.
Shortly after 3pm on 25 April this year, officers conducted a stop search of a vehicle in a car park in Tower Drive, Neath Hill.
Officers found suspected class A drugs in the centre console along with two mobile phones, one of which was linked to a known illegal drugs operation.
Bissue was in the driving seat so officers arrested him.
Officers then searched Bissue’s home address found more suspected class A drugs in his bedroom, including items used to prepare crack cocaine.
In total, the officers seized more than 700 wraps of crack cocaine and 63 grams of heroin, with an approximate street value of £20,000.
Bissue was charged the following day.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Steve King, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “Illegal drug supply in Milton Keynes and the wider Thames Valley is taken extremely seriously.
“We will do all that we can to pursue, arrest and convict the people involved, who target the vulnerable members of the community.
“We are committed to working with all our partner agencies to safeguard the community and ensure this activity is as difficult as possible.
“However, we need the community’s support if we’re going to rid our city of illegal drugs, so please report any suspicious activity or information about drug-dealing to police.
“You can do so by calling 101 or by making a report on our website, or anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by ringing 0800 555 111 or via its website.”
