A Bedford drug dealer has been jailed after police found him with the key to a flat being used as a hub for the supply of crack cocaine and cannabis across the town.
Amirul Hussain, 27, of Elstow Road, was arrested at the scene of a police raid in February 2024, where officers from Bedfordshire Police’s Boson unit uncovered large quantities of Class A and Class B drugs, drug paraphernalia, phones, cash, and weapons.
Although Hussain had no legal or financial ties to the address, he was found with the key to the flat in the Queen’s Park area. Forensic analysis also linked him to clingfilm used to package Class A drug wraps recovered at the scene.
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A further search of his Elstow home led to the seizure of multiple mobile phones, containing messages arranging drug deals and coordinating deliveries from the flat.
Appearing at Luton Crown Court on Friday (19 September), Hussain was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B drugs.
Detective Constable Adam Geary, who led the investigation, said: “We know drug dealing is never just about the drugs – it fuels violence, antisocial behaviour and the exploitation of vulnerable people.
“That’s why we are determined to rid our streets of dangerous drugs and weapons, and will continue to target those who profit from harm and threaten the safety of our communities.”
Anyone with concerns about drug dealing can report information at beds.police.uk or by calling 101. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Bedfordshire Police were asked for a statement on a property being used by criminals in an area where they did not live themselves, but they declined to comment.
