Pair jailed for total of 15 years
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Two men from Bures have been jailed for 15 years between them for drug offences.
52 year old Steward Howard (pictured below) of Friends Field in Bures was sentenced to seven years in jail after pleading guilty to possession of drugs with intent to supply and possession of criminal property and concealing criminal property.
50 year old Robin Clague (pictured below) also of Friends Field in Bures was sentenced to eight years in jail after pleading guilty to possession of drugs with intent to supply and concealing criminal property. Both were sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court yesterday (Tue 5 May)
Officers executed warrants at their property on 12 May 2025, as part of an investigation into suspected organised drug supply. During the searches, officers recovered 4.1kg kilograms of cocaine, significant quantities of cannabis, and £15000 worth of cash concealed within the property. It is thought the estimated wholesale value of the drugs seized amounted to £400000.
Weighing scales and other items consistent with drug supply were also seized. Clague was arrested at a property in Pebmarsh and Howard at the Friends Field address, with both taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning and they were subsequently charged. A hearing under the Proceeds of Crime Act will take place in December.
DI Stewart Dolan of the Serious Crime Disruption Team said: “This was a significant seizure that we believe disrupted the supply of substantial quantities of drugs into the local community. Suffolk Constabulary remains committed to targeting those involved in the supply of illegal drugs and the laundering of criminal profits.”
“The Proceeds of Crime Act prevents criminals from continuing to benefit from their illegal activities once they have served their sentence.”
If you suspect drug activity report this 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.