A 28-year-old drug dealer has been jailed for two years and four months after police found him in possession of £8,000 of drugs.

Jamar Campbell, aged 28, of Swansea Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, at a hearing on August 7.

This is in relation to an incident on July 5 when officers detained Campbell after spotting him in a car park on St Saviors Road.

During the incident, police saw the driver get out of the car with several bags and when questioned he provided false details before trying to run from the officers questioning him.

After a search, significant amounts of drugs were found alongside scales, cling film and cigarette papers totaling over £8,000.

Campbell was also found in possession of a large quantity of cash kept in an iPad.

Investigating officer PC James Dunwell, based at Reading police station, said: “We are committed to proactively and robustly targeting and prosecuting illegal drug-dealers.

“Our activity will be both visible and covert aimed at disrupting and pursuing offenders involved in the supply of illegal drugs.

“The information from the public around illegal drug supply in Reading plays an important role in developing intelligence into a proactive investigation.

“If you have any information that can help us, we would encourage you to report it to us by calling 101 or through the online reporting on our website.

“You can also provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by ringing 0800 555 111 or via its website.”