Man jailed for dealing drugs in Reading
Blade Samuel was sentenced to more than three years in jail
Last updated 11th Jun 2025
A man has been jailed for three years and nine months for dealing drugs in Reading.
Blade Samuel, who's 37-years-old and from Stourbridge, pleaded guilty to multiple offences at Reading Crown Court on Friday (6th June).
He was also ordered to forfeit drugs, mobile phones, cash, jewellery and designer trainers.
A Thames Valley police spokesperson said: "On 13th February this year, officers from the Reading Proactive Team conducted a warrant at an address in London Road, Reading.
"A search was conducted and wraps of heroin and cocaine were recovered, along with other drugs paraphernalia, including cling film, digital scales and mobile phones.
"The class A drugs were valued in the region of around £1,180.
"One of the phones was later identified to be a county lines phone, which contained a large number of drugs marketing messages.
"Samuel was found at the property and was arrested for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
"A further search was conducted in Hadcroft Road, Stourbridge and jewellery to a value of more than £3,300, more than £500 in cash and designer trainers were seized.
"He pleaded guilty to a count each of possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin and acquiring criminal property."
Detective Constable James Packman from the Reading Proactive Team, said: “Blade Samuel was a county lines drug dealer, and our activity has dismantled his line and brought him to justice for his offending.
“Our team will continue to proactively target and prosecute offenders. Our activity will be both visible and covert, aimed at disrupting offenders and put them before the courts.
“The message is simple. If you deal drugs in Thames Valley, you can expect to be arrested, prosecuted and sent to prison."