A DRUG dealer who was caught supplying cocaine and heroin has been jailed for nearly three years.

Max Gough, of no fixed abode, was spotted by officers on Denton Road, Wokingham, in September.

Police became suspicious after receiving intelligence that someone may have been dealing drugs from a car.

Gough, 26, tried to evade police at around 1.30pm on September 26, before he was eventually stopped on Southlands Road.

After conducting a search of the vehicle, police found 81 wraps of heroin and 41 wraps of crack cocaine to a value of around £2,200.

They also found £865 in cash and Gough was arrested and charged on the same day.

He appeared at Reading Crown Court on November 15 and admitted to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin, and failing to comply with a Section 49 notice to disclose the key to protected information.

After pleading guilty to the three offences, Gough was sentenced to a total of two years and 10 months’ imprisonment.

A forfeiture order for the cash and drugs was also made at the same hearing.

Police constable Dan Colyer, of the Wokingham Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “This is a significant sentence as a direct result of information and intelligence from the local community.

“Gough had no previous convictions, but the intelligence that was provided to us gave us cause to stop and search Gough, locating a significant quantity of drugs and cash.

“Not only was Gough in possession of drugs, but he did not co-operate with police by refusing to give PIN numbers to his phones, which hampered our investigation. He has been sentenced accordingly for that offence also.

“Drugs supply will not be tolerated in the Thames Valley, and offenders will be dealt with robustly.

“This conviction shows how important it is for the local community to engage with police and provide information regarding drug abuse and supply.

“I would urge anyone who has any information to contact the 24-hour non-emergency number 101.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”