A drug dealer in Peterborough has been jailed after the car he was a passenger in was stopped by police.

Police say Abdul Kareem (20) was a passenger in a black Seat Ibiza when it was stopped by officers from the Neighbourhood Support Team in Hankey Street, Millfield, on December 11.

A Cambridgeshire police spokesperson said that officers noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle, leading them to search the occupants, including the driver Husnain Mahmood (19).

The spokesperson said: “When Kareem was searched officers found a Samsung mobile phone and £55 in cash.

“A search of the car revealed a leather pouch containing about 30 small bags of cannabis worth up to £980, multiple small clear plastic bags, another mobile phone and packaging for a sim card.

“When Kareem’s mobile phone was analysed, officers found a large quantity of messages linked to the supply of cocaine.”

Both men appeared at Cambridge Crown Court on July 28.

Kareem, of Cromwell Road, Millfield, was jailed for 22 months having admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

Mahmood, of Lawn Avenue, New England, admitted possession with intent to supply cannabis and driving without insurance.

He was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years, and was ordered to complete 160 hours of unpaid work.

Afterwards, Det Sgt Sam Moorby said: “It was clear from the quantity of cannabis and the way it was divided into multiple bags that this was more than personal use.

“Kareem was also clearly involved in supplying cocaine in Peterborough.

"I’m pleased he was apprehended by the Neighbourhood Support Team and has now been jailed for his actions.”