A Bucks man has pleaded guilty to drug crimes after attempting to flush 19 large wraps of cocaine down the toilet.

Officers also recovered £1,470 in cash hidden in the bedroom of 37-year-old Anthony Richards, of Somerville Way when executing a warrant last November.

He pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled class A drug- cocaine, and one count of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

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On Monday (February 7), at Aylesbury Crown Court, he was sentenced to two years in prison suspended.

Investigating officer, PC Levi Fensom of the Stronghold team based at Aylesbury police station, said: “Drug supply will not be tolerated by Thames Valley Police and I hope this sentence reflects the seriousness of this offending.

“Through Stronghold, we are committed to working in partnership to tackle serious organised crime and exploitation, such as county lines drug dealing.

“We continue to need the support of the public in this, and we would ask them to report any information that they have about drug dealing.

“This can be shared with Thames Valley Police on our website or by calling 101.

“You can also report information anonymously by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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