Teenager stopped in Needham Market sentenced for drug supply

A 19-year-old man who was stopped and caught in possession of cocaine in Needham Market has been given a 20-month custodial sentence.

Razvan-Crisstian Haidau, 19 of no-fixed-abode, was stopped by officers when driving in Needham Market on 2 January.

During a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act search officers located cocaine in the vehicle.

He was subsequently arrested and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre, where he was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (cocaine) and using a motor vehicle without insurance.

He pleaded guilty to the offences at Ipswich Crown Court and was sentenced to 20 months detention in a young offender institution, while a forfeiture order was made for the car he was driving when stopped by police.   

The arrest and investigation was led by the Sentinel West team. The three Sentinel teams across the south, west and eastern areas of the county provide enhanced coverage of Suffolk’s road network to proactively disrupt serious and organised criminal activity as well as increase police visibility. The mobile unit disrupts criminals and protects communities across Suffolk’s road network using a variety of techniques to deal with offenders involved.

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. Call police on 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.