A man has been jailed for over three years for committing drug crimes in Aylesbury.

Lamar Mcpherson, aged 21, of Gordon Road, Camberley was stopped by officers on May 10, and after a search wraps containing heroin and crack cocaine were found.

He was then charged on the same day and on May 11 pleaded guilty to three counts of drugs offences at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court and was remanded into custody for sentencing.

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During a search at a related address, officers recovered a further quantity of Class A drugs, some cannabis, mobile phones and a quantity of cash.

One of the mobile phones seized from Mcpherson contained messages relating to county drugs line activity.

He pleaded guilty to one count each of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drugs namely crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drugs namely heroin and possession of a controlled Class B drug namely cannabis/cannabis resin at Aylesbury Crown Court on July 8.

He was sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £190 as well as forfeit £90 of seized cash.

Investigating officer PC Levi Fensom of the Stronghold team based at Aylesbury police station said: “Lamar Mcpherson was caught in possession of heroin and crack cocaine after Stronghold team officers stopped and searched him earlier this year. It was clear Mcpherson intended to supply these drugs to others.

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“Thames Valley Police takes its commitment to tackling serious and organised crime in our region seriously.

“Through Stronghold we are committed to working with local partners to disrupt and prevent organised criminal activity.

“We will continue to pursue those who engage in activities that are against the law. The whole of the Thames Valley should be safe for all of our communities to live in.”