A Swindon man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to the possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply.
Elton Dourado (19) from Rosebery Street, Swindon pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Cocaine and MDMA
On Friday 13 January 2017, at Swindon Crown Court, he received the following sentence:
24-months in prison (suspended for 24 months), 160 hours voluntary work to be carried out by January 2018 (suspended), electronic monitoring for a maximum of ten days (suspended), remain at his address between 9.30pm and 6am on Fridays and Saturdays for 12 weeks (suspended).
He was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £100.
Also, in relation to these offences:
All drugs and paraphernalia to be disposed of/destroyed.
£565 cash to be disposed of/destroyed.
A Nokia phone to be disposed of.
PC Paul Bezzant said: “We will always respond to crimes like this.
“No stone will go unturned to catch those who profit from illegal activity, often at the expense of others, and causing misery to many.
“We will do everything we can to ensure justice is done, as this sentencing proves.
“Often, intelligence received in cases like this comes from members of the community – therefore we cannot stress enough the importance of reporting any suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood. Please call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously if preferred.”
