A DRUG dealer who travelled from London to deal Class A substances in Reading was today facing a three-year prison sentence.

Andre Anderson and Anton Lewis were sitting in a parked car in Eaton Place when police received a report of a suspicious vehicle.

Officers arrived at the scene, shortly after 3pm, and found duo still sat in the car. They scoured the vehicle and discovered £2,400 in cash and a further £200 in Anderson's pockets.

The 28-year-old was arrested for drug offences, which he later admitted, and was sentenced to a total of three years in prison.

A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "Just before 3pm on September 30 2015, Lewis and Anderson were sitting in a parked vehicle in Eaton Place, Reading.

"Police officers were called to the area after reports that a suspicious vehicle was seen in the area.

"The police officer searched their vehicle and discovered £2,400 in cash in the glovebox and a further £200 in cash on Anderson."

Anderson and Lewis, also 28, were eventually charged with their various offences on August 17 last year.

Anderson, of Chadwick Road, Peckham, admitted two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and a single charge of possession of criminal property.

The judge slapped him with a three-year sentence.

Lewis, of Brookhouse Road, Bellingham, admitted possession of criminal property and was sentenced to nine months in jail, suspended of 18 months.

He was also ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work and pay costs of £100.

Police constable Nathan Cotter added: "I am delighted that Anderson and Lewis pleaded guilty to the charges against them and have now been punished.

“Anderson came to Reading from London to supply class A drugs, specifically cocaine and MDMA. I hope this sends a warning to anyone who is supplying drugs in Reading that Thames Valley Police will investigation such offences, make arrests and bring defendants before the courts.

“I would urge residents who see or hear anything unusual in their neighbourhoods and suspect drugs are being misused or dealt to contact Thames Valley Police on 101, or on 999 in an emergency. Together we can tackle the problem of drugs and dealers who prey on the most vulnerable in our society.”