Man sentenced to prison for drug supply and other offences in Newbury

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for drug supply and other offences in Newbury.

Callum Brown, aged 23, of Maida’s Way, Aldermaston, pleaded guilty in a hearing at Reading Crown Court on 3 February to:

• Being concerned in the supply of cocaine
• Being concerned in the supply of LSD
• Being concerned in the supply of cannabis
• Possession with intent to supply cocaine x 2
• Possession of criminal property (cash of £8,620)
• Possession of criminal property (cash of £31,875)

Returning to the same court on Friday (28/2), Brown was sentenced to a total of five years and four months’ imprisonment.

On 25 June 2024, officers arrested Brown from Maida’s Way in Aldermaston, and located a substantial quantity of cocaine, which Brown tried to discard.

A further search was completed in a hotel room, where further cocaine and a large amount of cash was located.

In total, Brown was in possession of around £25,000 worth of cocaine and just under £40,000 in cash.

The phone that he was in possession of had marketing messages, offering the sale of cocaine, LSD and cannabis.

Due to the overwhelming evidence, Brown pleaded guilty to all offences.

Investigating officer PC Ryan Tench, based at Newbury police station, said: “This targeted policing against Brown’s illicit enterprise was something that the tasking team in Newbury succeed in every day.

“This case has resulted in a lengthy prison sentence for Brown, and we have successfully removed thousands of pounds worth of drugs and illicit cash from the supply chain.

“We will continue to pursue and tackle drug dealers in our communities, who often cause great harm to the most vulnerable people.

“I would urge anybody who has any information about the illegal sale of drugs, or those supplying them, to please report this via 101 or by reporting via our website.

“You can also report the information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or its website.”