Preston Drug Dealer found with over 60 wraps of crack in his undies who also had knife on him jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 2nd April 2025, at 13:25hrs

A 53-year-old man has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after being caught twice with significant quantities of drugs in Preston.

Hafeez Hussain, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Monday after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine and crack cocaine with intent to supply, and possession of a knife/bladed article in a public place.

Hussain’s first arrest occurred in July 2023, when police officers stopped a hire car he was driving on Carlisle Street.

A search of the vehicle revealed quantities of crack cocaine, cocaine, and cannabis. Notably, the crack cocaine had a purity of 90%. Officers also discovered a black baton and a lock knife within the car.

His second arrest took place on October 24th of the same year, when he was stopped and searched on Lex Street, Fishwick.

During this encounter, he was found to be carrying a knife in his pocket and a small amount of a suspected Class A drug.

A more thorough search at the police station revealed 60 wraps of cocaine and crack cocaine hidden in his underwear.

Detective Constable Sam Patel, of Preston CID, commented on the successful prosecution, stating,

“As a result of pro-active policing, a drug-dealer is now off the streets and in prison.

Hafeez Hussain was found with large quantities of Class A drugs on two occasions.

Lancashire Police will not tolerate anyone who attempts to deal in drugs on our streets and I hope the prison sentence sends out that message.”