Market Street: Men jailed after drugs raid in Bracknell property

Officers stormed the property in Market Street on March 6 after being alerted, and discovered a large amount of class A drugs, between £10,000 and £15,000 of cash, and high value clothing and Rolex watches believed to have been purchased with money made through illegal means.

Mohammed Malik, 42, of Milston Road, Salisbury and Tony Corney, 42, of Ashbourne, Bracknell appeared at Reading Crown Court on Thursday, August 8 and pleaded guilty to all charges.

Counts included two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs – cocaine and heroin – and one count of possession of criminal damage.

Malik was sentenced to a total of six years and four months in prison and Corney was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison.

Whilst officers were conducting the warrant, Malik returned to the property, and attempted to run away from officers, before he was arrested.

Corney then later returned to the address whilst officers were present and was found with £1,300 in cash and 50 wraps of class A drugs on him, and was arrested.

Investigating officer PC Scott McSweeney, based at Bracknell police station, said: “This conviction and sentencing shows police will robustly target those who deal illegal drugs and the courts will put them in prison.

“Malik and Corney showed no regard for the public in Bracknell, and only showed remorse for their actions once they were caught.

“The case shows the results of the police and public working together, and how information from the public around drugs supply offences plays an important role in helping to stop illegal drugs supply, which will not be tolerated.”

Thames Valley Police have appealed to members of the public who have any information surrounding drug supply offences to report it by calling 101 or through online reporting.

They said: “You can also report information completely anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”