Dealer costs police thousands after hiding Class A drugs in his bottom for 12 days

Abdifitah Khalif (29) was pulled over in Newmarket Road, Cambridge, by the force’s Southern Impact Team on the morning of February 13 after they became suspicious of his behaviour.

He was arrested after officers searched his red Vauxhall Astra and found evidence of drugs along with £90 in cash.

In custody Khalif was strip searched and found to be hiding drugs in his bottom.

Despite this it took 12 days for the package, containing 49 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine, to be retrieved, costing the force thousands.

On Monday at Cambridge Crown Court Khalif, of no known address, was jailed for 40 months after pleading guilty to two counts of possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply and possessing criminal property.

DC Matt Smith said: “Khalif’s sentence is a stark reminder of the tough stance we and the justice system have on illegal drugs in Cambridgeshire.

“Despite his best efforts to hide his criminality, and at a significant cost to the force, he was eventually caught out and convicted.”

If you suspect somebody is involved in drug production or dealing, you can report it to us online at www.cambs.police.uk/Report or calling 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.