Man caught dealing drugs at a Northampton car park is jailed

A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to supplying Class A drugs in Northampton.

At 2.15am on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Northampton CCTV operators witnessed the driver of a blue Ford Mondeo car taking part in a suspected drug deal in the town centre’s Market Street.

Response Officers from Northamptonshire Police attended the car park and the sole occupant of the vehicle, Ronaldo Breshanaj, was detained and searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

During the search, several small bags of white powder, suspected to be cocaine, were found inside the car, and Breshanaj was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug. Two mobile phones and £70 in cash were also seized from Breshanaj.

A subsequent search of his bedroom at a flat in Henry Bird Way, Northampton, uncovered a large bag of suspected Class A drugs hidden inside a jar of rice and individuals deals in a plastic box. More than £3,000 in cash was also found hidden in two jackets.

Breshanaj was charged with two offences and pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug (cocaine) and one of acquire/use/possess criminal property, at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, November 4.

His case was committed to Northampton Crown Court and on Monday, January 27, Breshanaj was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment.

Lead investigator, Detective Constable Amy Johnson of the CID West team, said: “The items seized from Ronaldo Breshanaj and his bedroom clearly demonstrated his role in the supply of Class A drugs in Northampton.

“Drug harm is a priority for the Force, and I hope this outcome sends a clear message to those involved in the illegal drugs trade. Whether you’re a street level dealer or orchestrating wholesale supply, if you choose to go down this route, we will bring you to justice.

“I also hope this reassures members of the public that we will take positive action against issues affecting them. I would encourage anyone who has concerns about drug dealing within their local communities to keep reporting suspicious activity to us.”

If anyone has concerns about drug dealing or any other illegal activities, please report it to us on 101, online at www.northants.police.uk/ro or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.