A south Essex drug dealer has been jailed after he was caught trafficking in cocaine, cannabis and a hallucinogenic chemical found in magic mushrooms.
Joshua Halsey, 32, of Bardfield Way, Rayleigh, was sentenced at Basildon Crown Court on Friday (August 21).
On September 10 2023, Halsey was caught in Southend with cannabis and cocaine.
He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and a Class B drug.
Subsequent investigation found he had been involved in drugs trafficking for a longer period.
He also admitted three charges of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs (psilocybin and cocaine) and one charge of being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug (cannabis).
In each instance, he admitted being concerned in the drug’s supply in the Westcliff area between July 22 and September 11 2023.
He did not enter pleas at Basildon Crown Court until December 2025.
Recorder Suki Daddha jailed him for 28 months
She also ordered the forfeiture and destruction of all his drugs, associated paraphernalia and mobile phones.
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