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Two-way traffic signals cause traffic chaos on Henley Road

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Motorists face significant delays on Henley Road in Ipswich due to temporary traffic lights installed for Anglian Water works, with queues stretching past the Henley Gate development and Laurel Farm Garden Centre.

Stationary traffic on Henley Road in Ipswich
Queues stretch back some distance as traffic struggles to flow through the temporary traffic lights on Henley Road and permanent lights at the intersection with Valley RoadOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The details:

  • Traffic lights are operating opposite the entrance to Ipswich Sports Club

  • The temporary signals will remain in place until December 11

  • Queues are extending beyond the Henley Gate development and Laurel Farm

  • Dale Hall Lane is available as an alternative route

Between the lines: While the road typically experiences heavy traffic during morning periods, the addition of temporary signals has caused the usual flow to "ground to a halt."

The bottom line: Motorists are advised to avoid Henley Road if possible and seek alternative routes, particularly during peak morning hours, until works are completed on Wednesday.

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Albanian drug dealer jailed after hiding cocaine in underwear

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An Albanian man who concealed cocaine in his underwear and presented a fake driving licence to police has been jailed for 38 months.

Why it matters: The arrest led to the discovery of more than £20,000 worth of uncut cocaine at an Ipswich address. Regi Salillari, 28, from Albania, was stopped by officers from the West Area Sentinel team on 29 January while driving in Thorney Way, Stowmarket.

Albanian drug dealer Regi Salillari
Albanian drug dealer Regi SalillariSuffolk Constabulary

The details: When approached by police, Salillari attempted to deceive officers by producing a counterfeit Italian driving licence.

Officers searched him and found:

  • Four bags of cocaine hidden in his underwear

  • More than £500 in cash

Following his arrest, a search of an address in Ipswich uncovered:

  • More than £20,000 worth of uncut cocaine

  • Over £1,000 in cash

Cash and cocaine was seized by police
Cash and cocaine was seized by policeSuffolk Constabulary

In court: Salillari appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on 26 March, where he pleaded guilty to:

  • Possession with intent to supply cocaine

  • Driving with no insurance

  • Possessing a fraudulent document with intent to deceive

What they're saying: PC Harry Tully from the West Sentinel team said: "Salillari came to Stowmarket with the sole intention of supplying Class A drugs in the town. When intercepted by officers he attempted to deceive them by proving false details and producing fake documents which he had clearly gone to some lengths to obtain."

"Fortunately, the tenacious officers quickly saw past this elaborate ruse and he was arrested. We will continue to proactively target those involved in organised crime wherever they might be in our county."

The bottom line: Salillari now begins a 38-month prison term, as Suffolk authorities maintain their stance of significant custodial sentences for Class A drug dealers operating in the county.

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