A top south Bucks politician slammed the illegal drugs trade as a “dreadful scourge on our society”, after five men were jailed for a string of drugs offences in High Wycombe.

Wycombe MP Steve Baker congratulated Thames Valley Police after the men, all from High Wycombe, were put behind bars following a police operation to crack down on drug dealing across Bucks.

It came after more than 250 officers from TVP and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) executed 16 warrants in High Wycombe, one in Aylesbury and one in Wembley as part of operation Rowlock in July this year.

A total of 13 people were charged following the raids and more than £5,000 was handed over, which police said will go to local charities.

Mr Baker said: “Many congratulations to Thames Valley Police on these important convictions.

“Illegal drugs and the organised crime which accompanies them are a dreadful scourge on our society, blighting the lives of users, their families and the victims of crime.

“I would encourage the public to contact the police with relevant information.”

Matthew Glenister, of Desborough Road, Alfi Toye, of Deeds Grove, Ramah Lampkin, of Rowan Avenue, Shane Lovett, formerly of Abercromby Avenue and Joshua Robert Peters, of no fixed abode but who resides in High Wycombe, were jailed after the operation.