Bletchley man sentenced for drug offences

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced for drug offences in Bletchley.

Benit Tshikuna, aged 26, of Rydal Way, Bletchley was sentenced yesterday (25/10) to three years and nine months’ imprisonment at Aylesbury Crown Court.

At the same hearing he pleaded guilty to one count each of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug – namely cocaine and being concerned in the supply of a class A drug – namely heroin.

On July  13th this year, a warrant was carried out at an address in Bletchley. Officers found a quantity of cocaine, heroin and more than £1000 in cash.

Tshikuna was arrested nearby and subsequently released under investigation.

Then on 29 September this year, another warrant was carried out at the same address in Bletchley. Tshikuna was inside and threw a phone out of the window. The phone was found to have a large number of messages arranging and facilitating the sale of drugs.

He was charged on September 30.

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Investigating officer, Detective Constable Andy Hall, of the Serious and Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), said: “This was a Milton Keynes Neighbourhood Team investigation, supported by SOCU.

“We remain committed to tackling the supply and distribution of drugs in MK and disrupting county drugs lines remains a priority.

“By working in partnership with other agencies and the public this conviction demonstrates what can be achieved when everyone comes together.

“Tshikuna will now serve time in prison as a result of his actions.

“If you have any information about drugs dealing or supply in your area, please report this to us via 101 or our website.

“You can also report 100% anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.”