A 45-year-old Reading man was jailed for three years for heroin and crack cocaine offences.

Colin Green, of Waylen Street, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply the drugs at Reading Crown Court on Friday, October 22.

On August 17 this year, officers stopped Green in Jesse Terrace after he was seen with known drug users.

Green was arrested and searches found cash on him.

The drugs given to the users were recovered and a house search found further drugs and packaging.

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Investigating officer, PC Russell Morbey, of the Stronghold team, which tackles organised crime, said: “Tackling drugs supply remains a top priority for Thames Valley Police.

We will actively seek to disrupt organised drug supply to protect our communities.

“Through Stronghold, we are committed to working in partnership to tackle serious organised crime and exploitation, such as county lines drug dealing.

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“We continue to need the support of the public in this, and we would ask them to report any information that they have about drug dealing.

This can be shared with Thames Valley Police on our website or by calling 101. You can also report 100% anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”