Pair jailed for conspiring to supply £2.9 million of cocaine in Berkshire

Two men have been jailed for a total of 19 years for conspiring to supply cocaine with a street value of around £2.9m in Berkshire.

34-year-old Adeel Ahmed, of Oldway Lane, Slough conspired to supply 29kg of high-purity cocaine as well as organising and facilitating the distribution of a further 2kg of cocaine in August 2023. 

Police seized more than £23,000 in cash from his home address.

His co-defendant, Mark Staples, 45, of Courtleet Way, Nottingham, couriered 27kg of high-purity cocaine to an address in Winkfield, Windsor that was intended for onward supply on August 30.

Following a two-week trial, Ahmed was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and possession of criminal property and sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment.  

Staples was handed a five-year and five-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine on the first day of the trial.  

The pair were sentenced at Reading Crown Court on Thursday (June 27). 

Detective Inspector Dale Price said: “Ahmed and Staples have been prevented from causing harm to our communities through the supply of high-purity cocaine.  

“The seriousness of their offending can be seen through the sentences imposed on them.  

“We work tirelessly and remain committed to tackling drug crime and will bring offenders to justice. 

“Anyone with information about the supply of drugs in their communities should report it to police by calling 101 or via the force’s website. Alternatively anonymous reports can be made through the independent charity Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.”