Thatcham woman jailed for possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Reading, after investigation by Thames Valley Police

A Thatcham woman has been jailed for possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, Holly Jones, of Goldsmith Close, Thatcham, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison when she appeared at Reading Crown Court on Friday (May 3).

Holly Jones has been jailed for possession with intent to supple heroin and crack cocaine

The 22-year-old was also ordered to forfeit drugs, her mobile phone and cash.

At a hearing at the same court on March 19, Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A, namely heroin and crack cocaine.

Officers stopped an Audi A3 in Reading on August 23, 2021, which she was driving.

She was seen to put something down her trousers and was subject to a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Around 70 wraps of class A drugs were found on her, with a value in the region of £1,400.

Jones was arrested the same day and charged on January 9 this year.

Investigating officer PC James Dunwell, based at Reading police station, said: “We will proactively target and prosecute offenders and our activity will be both visible and covert aimed at disrupting and pursuing offenders involved in the supply of drugs.

“If you have any information related to the supply of drugs in Reading then please contact us by calling 101 or making a report online.

“If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and they will take your information 100% anonymously.”