A drug dealer has been sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment after being found in possession of heroin.

Mohammed Iqbal, aged 52 of Bellingdon Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, was stopped on February 3 following a warrant.

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He was then arrested in Chesham where he was found to be carrying a quantity of heroin, a mobile phone, and an amount of cash.

Iqbal was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on April 27 after pleading guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply heroin at the same court on February 4.

PC Sarah Lansley based at Amersham police station, said: “I am satisfied that Iqbal has been convicted and sentenced for possession with intent to supply.

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“We are committed to tackling those who seek to make a profit from drugs and will investigate and bring offenders before the courts to face justice.

“Drugs are extremely harmful to those within our communities and we will continue to work to stop those who deal them within in Chesham.”