Two Men Jailed Over Portsmouth Class A Drug Bust
Two men caught dealing Class A drugs in Portsmouth have been locked up for a combined six years. The pair were nabbed during a police raid on 23 February in Southsea’s St Helens Parade.
Crack and Heroin Dealer Sentenced
Wilker Amaro, 22, from London’s Provost Street, was sentenced to 42 months for possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin. Portsmouth local Vazcontreiras Hailton, 26, got 30 months for the same offences.
Police Step Up Crackdown on Drug Crimes
Chief Inspector James Pegler said:
“Police in Portsmouth, including our new drugs harm team, are disrupting drug-dealing across the city. I hope these results reassure the community that we won’t tolerate drug crime.”
Operation Fortress sees police and partner agencies joining forces to fight drug-related violence. Their mission: slash drug supply, reduce demand, and make Portsmouth a no-go zone for dealers.
Spot Suspicious Drug Dealing? Here’s What to Watch For
- Sudden surge of visitors at a house or flat, with people staying just briefly
- Quick exchanges between small groups near homes
- Residents leaving and returning repeatedly throughout the day
- People loitering and using mobile phones a lot
- Unfamiliar or hire cars parked outside, driven by unexpected individuals
Got concerns about drug crime in your area? Call 101 to report, or dial 999 if a crime is happening now. You can also ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
