Man jailed for drug and firearm offences in Slough
Following an investigation by the Thames Valley Police Drugs Focus Taskforce, a man has been jailed for drug and firearm offences.
Nikodem Jozefow, aged 19, of Station Road, Hayes, London, was sentenced to seven years in prison at Reading Crown Court on Tuesday (9/8).
He pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class A, namely heroin and crack cocaine, and one count each of possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled drug of class A, namely heroin, and possession of a controlled drug of class B, namely cannabis.
In August 2021, Thames Valley Police officers conducted a search at Jozefow’s address, after he was arrested in Slough, and found a firearm.
After a thorough investigation between Thames Valley Police and the Metropolitan Police Service, Jozefow was identified as the controller of a county drugs line operating between Hayes, London, and Slough.
Another warrant was executed at Jozefow’s address in January 2022, where officers found the drugs line operation and he was arrested again.
Jozefow was charged on 12 January this year.
Drugs Focus Taskforce lead Detective Inspector Simon Hannam said: “The Drugs Focus Taskforce was set up at the end of last year to target county drugs lines across the Thames Valley and has already disrupted criminals operating in Reading, Slough and Milton Keynes.
“We will tirelessly pursue anyone involved in county drugs lines as they exploit vulnerable people and cause serious harm within our communities.
“We will bring those involved in this illegal activity to justice, as proven by Jozefow’s conviction and sentence.
“We are also committed to protecting those vulnerable people exploited by county drug-dealers by providing the appropriate support.
“I urge the public to report any suspicions about drug-dealing to us, as this help police build up intelligence and evidence, by calling 101 or making a report on our website.
“Alternatively, by reporting anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”