Pair jailed for two years for drug offences
Some of the drugs discovered in Needham Market. Photo: Suffolk Constabulary.
Two men have been jailed for over two years each for drug offences following their arrest near Needham Market.
Xhenis Demaj, aged 27 and of the High Street, Thatcham, in Berkshire, was jailed at Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday, October 7, to 28 months in jail following his guilty plea to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
Ezmir Zenelaj, aged 27 and of Mawney Road, Romford, was also jailed for 28 months following his guilty plea to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
On September 7 a grey Skoda was stopped at Beacon Hill on the A140 by officers from the Sentinel West Team.
A Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act search revealed a small amount of cash and drugs paraphernalia contained in the vehicle with both occupants of the vehicle arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and also charged for the offences.
Damaj was also charged with driving without a licence.
Enquiries established a caravan near Stowmarket where the two males had been staying.
A search of the caravan found a large quantity of uncut cocaine and around £1,000 in cash located with the drugs that had a street value of approximately £20,000.
The Skoda was seized due to no valid licence or insurance.
PC Mike Spurling from the Sentinel Team in the West said: “It is very satisfying to see these two individuals bringing these harmful substances onto our streets have now been detained, prosecuted and sentenced for their crimes.
“It once again sends out a very clear message that we will robustly deal with individuals that are involved in organised criminality and those that scourge our communities by dealing drugs.
“They both now have lengthy sentences to reflect on their actions.”
If you suspect drug activity report this via the website www.suffolk.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/, call 101, or alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers to report anonymously – either online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.