Man jailed for 8 years for drug offences and dangerous driving in Aylesbury

Daniel Anderson, aged 35 of no fixed abode, has been sentenced for drug offences, dangerous driving and possessing a stun device in Aylesbury.

He was found guilty and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment following a four day trial.

Anderson was found guilty of possession with intent to supply a class A drug, heroin, possession with intent to supply a class A drug, cocaine, possession of an electric stun device and dangerous driving.

Officers attempted to stop him in his vehicle in May last year, but he drove away at speed and collided with a parked car in the pursuit.

Officers continued to pursue him , during which time, a quantity of class A drugs were thrown from the vehicle.

He was eventually stopped and arrested, after the car he was driving developed a mechanical fault.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Andy Hipwell based at Aylesbury police station, said:

“Anderson is now a convicted drug dealer.

“He was attempting to sell his drugs on the streets of Aylesbury after travelling from Birmingham on the day of his arrest.

“County line drug dealing is real, and it remains a priority of Thames Valley Police to do all we can to bring those involved to justice.

“The ongoing Stronghold campaign works in partnership to tackle serious organised crime and exploitation.

“This type of offending exploits children and vulnerable people and often violence and intimidation are used against the most vulnerable in our communities.

“We will not tolerate those who attempt to exploit our communities, and aim to bring drugs into them.

“I’d like to thank the team who responded and carried out this pursuit. Their skill managed to ensure that Anderson was stopped and detained without injury to anyone.

“Anderson showed a complete disregard for others on the roads and around him in his desperation to avoid the police and the justice he has now had to face.

“Let this be a warning to anyone who thinks they can come to our town and sell drugs.

“We will find you, we will arrest you, and you will face a prison sentence, just like Anderson.”

Daniel Anderson being pursued through Aylesbury in May 2020 prior to his arrest for drugs offences.