Heroin and cocaine dealer is sentenced to three years’ jail
HE WAS CAUGHT AFTER TIP-OFF
A drug dealer has been jailed for selling heroin and crack cocaine in Loughborough.
Muhammed Ashpak Chowdhury, pictured, was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment by a judge at Leicester Crown Court after admitting his involvement in the supply of class A drugs in the town.
The 27-year-old defendant’s home in Bridgeland Road was visited by detectives acting on information received through a tip-off, last month, according to police.
Chowdhury was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine, possession of criminal property and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.
He pleaded guilty to the offences at his first court appearance at Leicester Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced at a crown court hearing.
A police spokesman said: “Muhammed Ashpak Chowdhury was arrested at his home address in December last year after officers acted on information received in relation to the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.
“When officers searched the property, they discovered large quantities of drugs, equipment used to prepare the drugs for dealing on the streets and more than £4,000 in cash.
“A flat also associated with 27-year-old Chowdhury was searched and burner phones and a live bullet were found in the property.” Speaking at the conclusion of the case, Detective Constable Damian Young said information provided by the public was crucial to his arrest and conviction.
“This case demonstrates how information received led to the arrest and conviction of an individual for the supply of class A drugs,” he said. “Chowdhury had no choice but to plead guilty to the offences and we are pleased that he has taken responsibility for his actions. “We would encourage people to contact us if they have any suspicions about drugs misuse and let us investigate it further and bring people to justice.”
This case demonstrates how information received led to arrest and conviction
Det Con Damian Young