A drug dealer was jailed after police found heroin and cocaine in his vehicle.

Masum Uddin,36, of Langdon Road, East Ham, was arrested after the hire vehicle he was travelling in was stopped in New Road, Chatham on Friday, October 27, 2017.

Eleven wraps of heroin and five wraps of crack cocaine were uncovered.

Uddin denied he was supplying the drugs but when officers checked his mobile phone, numerous messages regarding to the supply of both substances were uncovered.

He denied possessing the class A drugs with intent to supply, instead, he argued that they were for personal use.

A jury found him guilty of both offences following a trial at Maidstone Crown Court.

He was sentenced on Friday, March 15.

Detective Constable Mark Donovan, the investigating officer for this case, said: "Uddin denied being a drug dealer but all of the evidence suggested otherwise.

"He told multiple lies throughout his defence, despite the obvious evidence he was guilty. I am pleased that we have now been able to secure a custodial sentence.

"This case is one of many examples of Kent Police officers proactively patrolling the towns they serve, uncovering crimes in progress and bringing the offenders before the courts."

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