What was Thomas Harris jailed for?

Thomas Harris was jailed for five years for charges including possession of cocaine with intent to supply and possession of offensive weapons.

What did police find during the operation?

Police found 52 bags of cocaine, two mobile phones, a butterfly knife, and an extendable baton.

Which police teams were involved in the conviction?

The conviction came following a joint operation between Thames Valley Police's neighbourhood, drug, and road policing teams.

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Witney Drug Dealer Gets 5 Years for Cocaine & Weapons

26 Jan

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Dealer jailed for five years for cocaine and weapons offenses.
Cocaine, offensive weapons found during police operation.
Police praised for disrupting Witney drug supply.

Witney Drug Dealer Gets 5 Years for Cocaine & Weapons

A drug dealer found with substantial amounts of cocaine and dangerous weapons has been sentenced to five years imprisonment. Thomas Harris, 30, of Bourton Close, Witney, received his sentence at Oxford Crown Court on January 16, 2026. He had previously admitted to charges including possession of an offensive weapon and being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

Thames Valley Police confirmed the conviction followed a coordinated operation involving neighbourhood, drug, and road policing teams. Officers intercepted Harris's vehicle in Witney on November 19, 2025, discovering 52 bags of cocaine and two mobile phones. A subsequent search of his home uncovered more drugs, dealing paraphernalia, a butterfly knife, and an extendable baton.

Investigating officer PC James Carey commended the multi-team effort in disrupting illegal drug supply, expressing pride in bringing Harris, a significant figure in the drug trade, to justice. The force reiterated its commitment to combating drug dealing and protecting communities.