Prison for 26-year-old drug dealer found with 18 bags of cocaine in Cambridge

A 26-year-old Albanian drug dealer found with 18 bags of cocaine in Cambridge has been jailed.

Officers were on patrol on 26 March when they spotted a silver Mazda they suspected had links to drug dealing.

Sitting in the driver’s seat was 26-year-old Mariglen Sadiku and a search revealed he was carrying 18 bags of cocaine in the vehicle and his pockets, worth more than £650. They also found £207 in cash.

Further checks revealed Sadiku, of no fixed abode, had no settled status or visa and was driving without a valid licence or insurance.

Sadiku was sentenced to three years in prison at Cambridge Crown Court on Friday (30 May) after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply drugs, possession of criminal property, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

PC Rachel Burnett, from the neighbourhood support team, said: “This proactive stop by our officers reflects our dedication in responding to community intelligence and we will continue in our efforts to disrupt the illegal supply of drugs in order to keep the public safe.”

If you suspect drug dealing or have witnessed suspicious activity taking place in your community, you can report it online or call 101. You can also report to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.