Drug dealer from Milton Keynes jailed after being caught hiding behind a bin by police

Police said Kareem Barker, 27, of Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, was sentenced to three years and ten months in prison on Wednesday (December 16) at Luton Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Officers said Barker received 46 months for possession with intent to supply cocaine, and 46 months for possession with intent to supply heroin, to run concurrently.

The force said that on Wednesday October 28, officers were carrying out proactive patrols in Luton, when they spotted Barker get out of a taxi and run off along Dunstable Road, Luton.

Officers said they followed him, noticing he had thrown away items as he ran off, which were discovered to be a broken mobile phone and a bag containing Class A drugs

Police said he was later found hiding behind a bin, and he was arrested.

Investigating officer detective constable Colin Knight said: “We will continue to pursue those offenders looking to make a profit by peddling drugs in our neighbourhoods.

“Drugs have a significant detrimental impact on our communities, driving much of the serious violence, exploitation and anti-social behaviour which blights our residents.

“Hopefully this sentence will serve as a warning to all drug dealers that we will continue to target and disrupt their illegal activities and bring them to justice.

"If you have information about drug dealing, or any other criminality in your area you can report online by visiting https://www.bedfordshire.police.uk/report or by calling 101."

Alternatively, members of the public can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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