Thames Valley Police have confirmed that a drug dealer has been sentenced for running a crack cocaine and heroin supply line between Slough and Basingstoke. The investigation, part of ongoing efforts to tackle county lines drug dealing, led to the conviction of the individual involved.
According to police reports, the dealer used a dedicated phone line to take orders from users in Basingstoke, with drugs being transported from Slough. Officers arrested the suspect following a coordinated operation, seizing mobile phones and evidence of drug supply.
The court heard that the dealer played a significant role in the local drugs trade, contributing to the harm caused by Class A drugs in the community. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the offences, with the judge emphasising the impact on vulnerable people exploited by county lines networks.
Detectives have urged the public to report suspicious activity, highlighting that community intelligence is vital in dismantling such operations. The case is part of a wider crackdown on drug lines operating between towns in the Thames Valley region.
