Drug dealer locked up after county lines bust in Thatcham
Fatjon Lata, 24, from Wife of Bath Hill, Canterbury, has been jailed for five-and-a-half years at Reading Crown Court on 28 June.
Guilty of supplying Class A and B drugs
Lata admitted involvement in supplying cocaine (a Class A drug), as well as cannabis and ketamine (both Class B drugs). His offences took place between 22 September and 27 October last year.
Police swoop following repeated arrests
Multiple arrests helped officers trace Lata’s connections to a county drug line. This led to a Section 18 warrant being granted for a property in Thatcham thought to be his base.
Inside, police discovered a large haul of suspected Class A and B drugs worth over £30,000.
Strong words from police as crackdown continues
PC Gosling of Newbury Stronghold team said: “We’re pleased the courts have given a fitting sentence to Lata, who travelled from Canterbury to Newbury intending to deal Class A and B drugs.”
“This is a clear warning to anyone thinking of dealing in West Berkshire. Our Stronghold team, dedicated to tackling organised crime and county drug lines, will keep cracking down hard and ensuring offenders face justice.”
“If you have info on drug supply in West Berkshire, call 101 or report online. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
