Man sentenced for drug offences in Maidenhead
He was sentenced to four years and 10 months’ imprisonment
Last updated 30th Oct 2021
A man from High Wycombe has been sentenced to four years and 10 months’ imprisonment for drug offences in Maidenhead.
22-year-old Mohammed Asif, of Sheraton Drive, was sentenced on Friday (29/10) at Aylesbury Crown Court.
Asif had pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to three counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, which included cocaine, heroin and crack cocaine, and one count possession with intent to supply cannabis.
On 14 June 2021, officers attended an address in Woodlands Park, Maidenhead, where they found a large amount of drugs including herbal cannabis, heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine which were subsequently seized.
The drugs had an estimated street value of around £98,600.
Officers also found a vulnerable man whose property had been “cuckooed” so that the property could be used as a base to sell drugs from.
Asif was arrested a few days later as he was attempting to board a plane out of the country - he was charged on the 19th June this year.
Investigating officer, PC Gav Ward, based at Maidenhead police station, said: “Thames Valley Police does not tolerate drug dealing and the exploitation of vulnerable people in our communities. This case exhibited all the signs of an organised County Drug Line (CDL) operation and I am pleased we have closed their operation down.
Supervising officer, Detective Sergeant Ryan Powell added: “I hope this case shows as an example that we will pursue offenders and bring them to justice. Asif will now spend time in prison and cannot continue to deal drugs on our streets.
“Through our Stronghold campaign, Thames Valley Police will continue to work to reduce the impact that drugs have on our communities. Please do contact us if you have any concerns about CDL activity in your neighbourhood.
“You can report these concerns online or by calling 101, or for 100% anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”