MAN JAILED FOR DRUG SUPPLY OFFENCES
NEWS: Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been jailed for more than two years for drug supply offences in Reading.Archie Hales, aged 19, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to a count each of possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property, in a hearing at Reading Crown Court on 26 September 2026.
Returning to the same court on Thursday, 29 January 2026, Hales was sentenced to a total of two years and four months’ imprisonment.
A forfeiture and destruction order was made for the drugs, mobile phones, an e-bike and cash under Section 27 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
On 25 September 2025, Hales was seen on an e-bike in London Road, Reading.
He entered a shop in the town, where he was detained for a drug search.
Inside a black backpack, officers recovered more than £820 in cash and a bag of cannabis.
An enhanced search was then conducted, and officers located 82 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin.
He was also found in possession of two iPhones.
Hales was arrested and was charged the following day (26/09/2025).
Investigating officer PC Ross Hutcheson of the Reading Proactive Team said: “Our team will continue to proactively target and prosecute offenders who seek to deal drugs in our communities.
“Our activity will be both visible and covert and aimed at pursuing offenders involved in the supply of drugs.
“Hales will now search a prison sentence as a result of his illegal activity, and I hope that he spends time reflecting on his actions.”
Information from the public around drug supply in Reading plays a vital role in developing intelligence into a proactive investigation.
Anybody who has any information about drug supply should report it to Thames Valley Police, either via the force website, by calling 101, or for anonymity, via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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