A DRUG dealer has been put behind bars after police caught him in a supermarket car park. 

On December 16, 2016 Lucas Hicks was stopped by officers outside a shop on London Road, Newbury. 

A search revealed the 25 year-old from Yealm Close, Didcot was in possession of seven bags of cocaine. 

He was arrested that day, and further investigation and a search of his house found further quantities of cocaine and other drugs paraphernalia.

After pleading guilty to one count of pssession with intent to supply cocaine and one count of being concerned with the supply of Class A drugs, Hicks was setenced to 36 months in prison at a hearing at Reading Crown Court on September 20. 

Investigating officer, PC James Botto, based at Newbury police station, said: “This was another successful result for the Stronghold team based in Newbury, and shows that those who seek to make a living from selling drugs will be investigated and brought before the courts.

“Here in Newbury we are dedicated to tackling serious and organised crime and providing safer communities through our Stronghold campaign.

“We would advise people who have information regarding drug dealing in Newbury to keep reporting it as only through their continued support and information can we bring offenders like Hicks to justice.”

If you have any information relating to this case, please call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.