Milton Keynes drug dealer jailed after sending thousands of messages advertising Class A drugs
A drug dealer who was responsible for running multiple drugs lines in Milton Keynes and sending more than 33,000 messages advertising heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed.
Ugochukwo Nwankwo, aged 27, of Fosters Lane, Bradwell, was sentenced to three years and ten months’ imprisonment at Aylesbury Crown Court on Wednesday, October 21.
Nwankwo pleaded guilty at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on June 13 to being concerned in the supply of class A heroin, being concerned in the supply of class A crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply class B cannabis, possession of a class B drug (cannabis), and driving while disqualified.
The offences took place in Milton Keynes between March 2 and June 11 this year.
Officers arrested Nwankwo after he was seen running from a grey Peugeot and briefly entering his home address before returning outside, on June 11.
An investigation found that Nwankwo had been involved in the operation of a drugs line responsible for supplying class A drugs across Milton Keynes.
Between March and June this year, he was linked to four separate drugs line telephone numbers, which sent more than 33,000 messages, the majority advertising crack cocaine and heroin for sale.
Following his arrest, officers searched his address and recovered the most recent drugs line mobile phone concealed in a bedroom.
They also seized approximately 450 cannabis vape products with an estimated street value of £18,000, along with 163 grams of cannabis worth around £1,080.
Officers also established that Nwankwo was disqualified from driving.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Steven King, of the Milton Keynes Neighbourhood Disruption Team, said: “Nwankwo was supplying class A drugs within Milton Keynes to some of the community’s most vulnerable people.
“He sent more than 33,000 messages in an attempt to entice people to buy drugs and has now been held accountable for his actions.
“Thames Valley Police will continue to do everything possible to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs and bring those responsible before the courts.
“The Neighbourhood Disruption Team will continue to work hard to tackle drug dealing in Milton Keynes.
“If you have information about the supply of illegal drugs in your community, please report it by calling 101 or making a report via our website. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”