Drug dealer Mark Iremonger, of Starlings Drive, Tilehurst, is jailed

A man has been jailed for three years and seven months for drug offences.

Mark Iremonger, 39, of Starlings Drive, Tilehurst, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court yesterday (Thursday).

In the same hearing, Iremonger pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A, namely cocaine and heroin, and one count each of acquiring criminal property and possession of cannabis.

On November 19 last year, he was stopped by police in his vehicle and was found to have 29 wraps of cocaine and 22 wraps of heroin, along with £860 in cash.

The street value of the drugs is estimated to be in the region of £1,020.

Investigating officer PC Liam Steele 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.

“The information from the public around the drug supply offences in Reading plays an important role in developing intelligence into our proactive investigations.

“If you have any information we would encourage you to report it to us by calling 101 or through the online reporting on our website.

“Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”