TWO drug dealers have been convicted of supplying £9,000 worth of crack cocaine in Reading.

Daniel Smith, 39, of Carey Street, Reading, pleaded guilty to one count each of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin at Reading Crown Court on Wednesday, January 5.

Lumko Nkanyuza, 29, of Westbrook Road, Croydon, pleaded guilty to one count each of possession with intent to supply the same drugs at Reading Magistrates’ Court on August 25, last year.

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It comes after police found three bags of suspected class A drugs hidden in a brick wall in Anstey Road, Reading on February 22, 2020.

During their investigation, Smith was arrested the same day on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply.

The drugs were forensically examined and were found to be 201 wraps of heroin and 494 wraps of crack cocaine, with a total value of around £9,000.

The forensic examination also linked Smith and Nkanyuza to the drugs packaging and they were charged on July 24, 2021.

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Investigating officer Inspector Iain Watkinson said: “This was a very large quantity of class A drugs that was found hidden in a public area.

“Taking this quantity of drugs off the streets would have made a dent in the ability of drug dealers to target vulnerable people on the streets of Reading.

“Thames Valley Police will always do their best in investigating matters such as this in order to protect those at risk and vulnerable in the communities we police.

“Through Stronghold, we are committed to working in partnership to tackle serious organised crime and exploitation, such as county lines drug dealing.

“We continue to need the support of the public in this, and we would ask them to report any information that they have about drug dealing.

“This can be shared with Thames Valley Police on our website or by calling 101.

“You can also report information anonymously by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Both defendants were granted unconditional bail and are due to be sentenced at Reading Crown Court on 2 February.