Men jailed for drug offences in Aylesbury

Two men have been jailed for drugs offences in Aylesbury.

Jordan Castello, aged 31, of Byranston Avenue, Aylesbury, was sentenced to three years and six months’ imprisonment and Rodney Peters, aged 29, of Pulver Road, Aylesbury, was sentenced to three years and four months’ imprisonment after a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday (5/4).

Castello and Peters previously pleaded guilty to one count each of possessing a controlled drug of class A, namely cocaine, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Peters also pleaded guilty to one count each of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A, namely cocaine, and being concerned in the supply of ecstasy.

A number of warrants and vehicle stops were executed between 24 November 2020 and 15 October 2021 and over £4,500 worth of class A drugs were recovered from Peters’ address.

Following a vehicle stop on Drayton Road on 25 September 2021, Castello was found in possession of a phone and a wrap of cocaine and was arrested.

A warrant was executed under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act in Pulver Road on 15 October 2021. Peters was found in possession of a quantity of class A drugs and drug paraphernalia and was arrested.

Castello and Peters were charged by postal requisition on 9 June 2022.

Investigating Officer PC Ben McNeill, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “During the investigation, it was found that Jordan Castello and Rodney Peters were working in partnership from 5 July 2020 to 15 October 2021 to supply cocaine across Buckinghamshire.

“These sentences send a strong message to people involved in the supply of drugs that drug-dealing will not be tolerated in Aylesbury and we will be robust in our response.

“We will continue to pursue this criminal activity and look to protect vulnerable people members of the community. We will not tolerate those who attempt to exploit our communities, and to bring to drugs into them; it is only a matter of time before we arrest you, stop your supply and seize your drugs and cash, and take you to court.

“The information from the public around drug supply offences plays an important role in helping to stop illegal drug supply, which will not be tolerated.

“If you have any information which can help us in this effort, we would encourage you to report it to us by calling 101 or through the online reporting on our website.

“You can also report information completely anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”