Man jailed for drug dealing in Welwyn Garden City

A man has been sentenced to just over five years and seven months in prison for drug dealing in Welwyn Garden City.

Mohammed Choudhury, aged 27, of Sycamore Gardens, High Road, in Haringey, London, appeared at St Albans Crown Court on Tuesday (28 March).

He was sentenced for the following charges, which he had previously pleaded guilty to:

• Two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs
• Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin
• Possession of cannabis

Police had spotted Choudhury travelling as a passenger in a car in Black Fan Road in the early hours of Wednesday 23 November. He was followed to Middlefield where he was stopped and detained. A man bag containing cannabis was found in the car and Choudhury was subsequently arrested.

When he arrived at custody, a search uncovered 73 wraps of crack and 27 wraps of heroin.

Sergeant Chris Phillips, whose team investigated the case, said: “I hope this news is reassuring to residents and I also hope that it is a deterrent to anyone tempted by drug dealing. Drugs destroy lives and communities and we will continue doing everything we can to stop them getting on the streets.”

You can report information about drug dealing online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. If you think you are witnessing a suspected drug deal, call 999 straight away.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form (opens in a new window).

Pictured: Mohammed Choudhury