Mohammed Waheed, 23, has been jailed after police seized cocaine, cannabis and more than £32,000 in cash from his flat on Chatsworth Street in Preston, according to Lancashire Police.
Officers carried out a search of the property on 7 November 2025, where they found a burner phone, weighing scales and significant quantities of drugs. Police said documents recovered at the scene linked the address to Waheed.
Lancashire Police confirmed that 115g of cocaine, with an estimated street value of £34,680, and 396g of cannabis, worth approximately £2,120, were seized, along with bundles of cash totalling more than £32,000.
This follows wider enforcement activity targeting drug supply networks in the region, with police continuing to pursue individuals involved in the distribution of Class A and B substances.
Waheed admitted possession with intent to supply both cocaine and cannabis, as well as possession of criminal property relating to the cash, the court heard. He was sentenced at Preston Crown Court.
Recorder Anna Price said: “There was more than one drug involved, and the amount of money suggests a significant level of involvement on your part.”
The court was told Waheed had lost his job as a security guard at Preston’s Fishergate Centre following his arrest and had been struggling with drug addiction at the time of the offences.
The judge acknowledged that Waheed had since taken steps to address his drug use, noting his age and efforts towards rehabilitation.
The case forms part of ongoing efforts by authorities to disrupt drug supply and associated criminal activity in Preston and surrounding areas.