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# Ipswich man jailed for 33 months for drug offences
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-man-jailed-for-33-months-for-drug-offences/
- Published: 2024-08-02T13:42:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:38:28.000Z
- Description: Algert Lama, 22, from Ipswich, has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for cocaine-related crimes.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Crime, #article, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

He was arrested on 16 February after a chase with police officers from the Sentinel Team.

**Why it matters:** This case highlights ongoing efforts by Suffolk Constabulary to combat drug-related crime in Ipswich.

**The details:**

Lama pleaded guilty at Ipswich Crown Court on 1 August to:

- Possession of cocaine with intent to supply
- Being concerned in the supply of cocaine
- Possession of criminal property

Evidence found included:

- 15 grip seal bags of cocaine
- £790 in cash
- A knife
- Mobile phone messages related to drug supply dating back to 1 January

**Between the lines:** This arrest was made by Suffolk Constabulary's Operation Sentinel teams, which were set up in 2019 to disrupt serious and organised crime across the county's road network.

**What they're saying:** Suffolk Police are urging the public to report suspected drug dealing, even if they're not certain. "You don't have to be certain, just concerned," a spokesperson said.

**How to report:**

- Online: [www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us](http://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us?ref=ipswich.co.uk)
- Phone: 101
- Anonymous: Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111 or online

**The bottom line:** This case demonstrates the ongoing challenge of drug-related crime in Ipswich and the efforts of local police to address it.

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