Pair sent to prison for cocaine dealing

ASCOT: Two men have been jailed for drug offences in Ascot.

David Baker, 62, of Park Drive, Ascot, and Mark Haime, 48, of North Street, Winkfield, appeared for sentencing at Reading Crown Court on Monday,

January 6.

They were charged following a warrant that was executed in Bagshot Road, Ascot, on Thursday, July 11, in which police seized a large quantity of drugs and cash.

Baker pleaded guilty on Monday,

October 7 to one count of conspiracy to supply a controlled class A drug, cocaine, and one count of conspiracy to conceal, disguise, covert, transfer or remove criminal property.

He was jailed for nine years and four months and handed a Serious Crime Prevention Order lasting for five years, which will start on his release from prison.

Haime, who had pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to supply a class A drug, cocaine, and one count of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property at a hearing in October, was jailed for four years and eight months.

Investigating officer, Detective

Inspector Alexandra Horne said: “This case is an incredible example of a successful collaborative effort undertaken by multiple teams from Thames Valley Police.

“Thames Valley Police is committed to the identification, disruption and prosecution of organised crime groups who are causing serious harm to the public.

“We are determined to identify and seize all assets and property purchased with the proceeds of this enterprise so that these individuals do not continue to benefit from the profits of these illegal activities.”