A 22-year-old High Wycombe man has been given a three-year jail sentence for his role in Class A drug dealing.

Bilal Ashraf, of Adelaide Road, pleaded guilty to being involved in supplying heroin after he was found with 39 wraps of heroin on him.

He was a passenger in a car that was stopped and searched by police on London Road this March.

Officers also found 39 wraps of heroin on him, a set of scales, a mobile phone and a large quantity of cash in the car.

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The driver Mohammed Khan, aged 21, of Roundwood Road was also sentenced at the hearing as officers found eight wraps of class A drugs concealed in his underwear.

He was given two years’ imprisonment suspended and ordered to complete 260 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

Investigating officer, PC Martin Greaves, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “Prior to this case, Khan had no previous interactions with police and has taken a course of action to supply drugs within the community out of either blind loyalty or for a financial gain.

“This shows that those that supply drugs are selfish and motivated by only what can be gained for themselves without a second thought for their communities or the ramifications it will have on the public.

“I am pleased that Khan and Ashraf have been brought to justice and sentenced for their actions.

“Thames Valley Police, through the Stronghold commitment, will pursue and prosecute offenders so that the communities can be protected.

“You can also call 101, report online or report anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers to report any suspicious activity in your communities.”

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