Drug Dealer Mahbub Kamali Rahman Jailed
Mahbub Kamali Rahman, 33, from Osbaldwick, York, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for possession with intent to supply heroin. The verdict came down at York Crown Court on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
Rahman pleaded guilty last July alongside co-accused Paul Matson, 63, of Bootham Square, York. Matson was handed a 23-month suspended sentence in August last year. Rahman had been remanded in custody while awaiting sentencing, and Matson remains out on bail as investigations continue.
Police Crackdown on Organised Drug Crime
Detective Sergeant Sinéad Brocken of North Yorkshire Police’s Organised Crime Unit said:
“Mahbub Kamali Rahman admitted his role in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs across York and the Yorkshire and Humber region. The custodial sentence clearly reflects the seriousness of his crimes and the harm caused to individuals and the community.
“North Yorkshire Police, along with our partners, will keep targeting organised crime groups dealing in Class A and other illegal drugs.”
Background: Massive Police Drug Bust in York
In May 2025, North Yorkshire Police executed multiple search warrants in York, uncovering large quantities of heroin, MDMA, cannabis, and cocaine. They also seized cash and evidence linked to the drug supply.
Three local men, including Rahman and Matson, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs. Both men were charged and remanded in custody, while the third suspect was placed on conditional bail.
Detective Chief Inspector Fionna McEwan praised the police teams involved, saying, “This operation shows our ability to smash organised drug crime that ruins lives. We thank the public for their ongoing support and urge anyone with information to come forward.”
Spot the Signs of Drug Dealing
- High foot traffic at odd hours
- Short-stay visitors and unusual vehicles
- Multiple accents or strangers at a property
- Anti-social behaviour nearby
- Residents are absent for long periods
- Drug-related litter like small plastic bags & syringes
- Windows and curtains shut for unusual lengths of time
Need Help With Drug or Alcohol Issues?
Several local services are offering confidential support:
- Drink Drug Hub: www.drinkdrughub.co.uk
- North Yorkshire Rise (Youth Support): Freephone 08000 14 14 80, humankindcharity.org.uk/service/nyrise/
- North Yorkshire Horizons (Adult Support): Freephone 08000 14 14 80, nhorizons.org.uk
- City of York Drug and Alcohol Service: changegrowlive.org/york/info
- NHS Addiction Support: nhs.uk
- FRANK Helpline: 0300 123 6600, talktofrank.com
How to Report Drug Crime
If you have any information about drug dealing, report it via the North Yorkshire Police website or call 101.
For emergencies, always dial 999.
To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
