University Student and Accomplice Caught Red-Handed
A university student and his partner in crime have been locked up for a combined eight and a half years after being caught running a drug operation. Plain-clothes officers from British Transport Police (BTP) foiled their scheme at Hull Paragon Interchange.
Six Years for Chakchouk, Two-and-a-Half for Zamani
22-year-old Muhammed Chakchouk, from Alaska Street, Hull, was admitted to possession with intent to supply Class A cocaine and Class B ketamine, alongside three other offences. He was sentenced to six years at Grimsby Crown Court on 26 February.
His accomplice, Shahin Zamani, also aged 22 and from Stanley Street, Hull, received two and a half years. Zamani pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A cocaine, Class B ketamine and cannabis. He also admitted possessing sulphuric acid without a licence.
Police Nabbed Duo After Suspicious Behaviour
On 30 March 2022, officers from BTP’s County Lines Taskforce spotted the pair near the station platforms. Zamani was seen carrying a burner phone plus another mobile. After leaving, they suspiciously returned the same way an hour later and were stopped.
Zamani claimed the burner phone was a vape and not his when challenged. Both men were searched, revealing multiple phones and cash. Messages on the seized devices linked them directly to the drug supply.
Heavy Haul of Drugs and Cash Seized
- Zamani’s room yielded over 50g of cocaine, 4g of ketamine, 194g of cannabis, a knife, sulphuric acid, £5,000+ in cash, and drug gear.
- Chakchouk’s home contained cocaine, 508g of ketamine, scales, burner phones, £380 cash, and sim cards.
Both refused to hand over phone pins, but police uncovered incriminating messages proving their drug-dealing partnership.
BTP Detective Inspector Matt Davies said: “Chakchouk and Zamini were both involved in running a large-scale drug dealing enterprise across Humberside. The fact that they are now both behind bars is a significant win in the war on drugs and our continued mission to shut down County Lines.”
