Drug dealer jailed after officers find crack cocaine and heroin

A drug dealer who was caught after we found crack cocaine and heroin inside a property has been jailed for more than four years.

Hasan Rahman, 28, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 51-months in prison at Stafford Crown Court on Friday (7 March).

He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (heroin), possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (crack cocaine) and acquire/use/possess criminal property at an earlier hearing.

Rahman was arrested on 10 October 2023 when officers searched a property in Burton-upon-Trent and found a large amount of heroin, crack cocaine, scales and cash.

The total estimated street value of the drugs was believed to be around £900.

Officers are working proactively across Staffordshire to target the criminal gangs responsible for drug dealing and high-harm offences in our communities, as part of our Operation Target commitment.

Anyone worried about drug dealing in their area is asked to get in touch by calling 101 or using Live Chat on our website.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.