Sudbury - man jailed for drug crime

A man has been jailed for series of offences in Sudbury, including possession of drugs.

Mirban Pasha, 34, of no fixed abode but from the Sudbury area, appeared at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 30 March where he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs, namely cocaine; acquire/use/possess criminal property, namely a large quantity of cash, and use of a motor vehicle without third party insurance.

On Friday 12 July, at Ipswich Crown Court, he was sentenced to 28 months in prison for possession with intent to supply drugs. For possession of criminal property, he received a four-month sentence to run concurrently.

It follows an incident on Wednesday 27 March when the west Kestrel proactive team had reason to stop and search him under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Further enquiries linked the suspect to an address where officers recovered a large quantity of class A drugs and over £8,700 in cash. The suspect was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he was subsequently charged and remanded for three offences.

PC Jamie Self of the West Kestrel team said: “Our investigations of his phone found messages linking him to drug supply. We will continue to take robust action against those who deal drugs around the county. It should serve as a reminder to drug dealers considering Suffolk for their criminal business, it will be only a matter of time before the inevitable happens and we arrest, charge and convict you.”

The west Kestrel team is one of three such teams across the county dedicated to tackle criminal threats and challenges that emerge in a particular local area. The teams also support community and local policing priorities through community engagement and dealing with anti-social behaviour.  

If you suspect drug dealing is taking place in your area or see anything suspicious or out of place, please tell us. You don’t have to be certain, just concerned. Report via the website https://www.suffolk.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/, call 101, or alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers to report anonymously – either online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111. You can also use the live chat service that can be found in the bottom right of the Suffolk Constabulary website.