Young Dealer Nabbed Peddling Crack and Heroin in Broad Daylight
An 18-year-old drug dealer was caught red-handed flogging crack cocaine and heroin from his car in Burton-on-Trent. Now he’s locked up for nearly three years.
Hamza Shazad’s Bold Daytime Bust
Hamza Shazad, 18, from Birmingham, admitted to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin at Stafford Crown Court. Police spotted the drug deal from his vehicle on Casey Lane at around 3pm on September 24 last year.
When officers pounced, they seized 78 wraps of crack and 12 wraps of heroin, plus cash. Shazad tried to make a getaway in his car but was quickly stopped by the police.
Police Praise Quick Arrest Amid Crackdown
“Shazad was brazen in his drug dealing activity, right in the middle of the afternoon. Though he tried to escape, officers were thankfully able to arrest him,” said Chief Superintendent Victoria Downing.
“I am pleased he has been jailed and hope this reassures the community that we continue to disrupt illegal drug supply and bring offenders to justice.”
Part of Staffordshire’s Tough War on Crime
This arrest is part of Operation Target, Staffordshire Police’s ongoing fight against serious and organised crime. It also ties into Operation Lightening, cracking down on criminal activity on local roads.
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