He told police ‘it’s all lies’ but pleaded guilty to the offences in court
Fasil Hussain, 40, has been jailed for three years.(Image: Derbyshire Constabulary)
A drug dealer who distributed heroin and cocaine across the city has been jailed for three years – that’s after intially telling police his dealing was “all lies”.
Fasil Hussain sent out mass marketing messages from his phone to potential drug users advertising the sale of the illegal substances.
The 40-year-old was wanted for recall to prison and officers tracked him down in early February to a property in Upper Dale Road, Normanton.
Upon locating him, an amount of cocaine and cash was discovered and Hussain was arrested.
After analysing a mobile phone which was seized as part of the investigation, officers found that he had been sending out mass marketing messages advertising the sale of the drugs.
He denied the offences during police interview, telling officers “It’s all lies”.
Hussain, of Rose Hill Street, Rose Hill, was charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine.
He pleaded guilty to both charges and was jailed for three years at Derby Crown Court on Wednesday, April 15.
Detective Sergeant Mark Ryan said: “Hussain is the latest drug dealer to be caught and brought to justice by the team and this should send a clear message to other offenders that this will simply not be tolerated in Derby.
“Drug misuse causes devastation in communities and our efforts to clampdown on this issue will continue in the Clear Hold Build area and further a-field.
“If you suspect drug dealing in your community please report this to us and we will take action.”