Drug dealer found with live firearm jailed

A Cambridge drug dealer who was discovered by police with drugs worth more than £500,000 and a loaded gun has been jailed.

Detectives at Cambridgeshire Constabulary raided Maroof Rahman’s home in Mill Road and another property in Birdwood Road in August 2022 where they discovered cocaine, cannabis, along with equipment for the production of drugs and multiple mobile phones.

They also found almost £18,000 in cash as well as a firearm and live ammunition.

At the time of his arrest, the 36-year-old was on licence for a previous six-year sentence handed to him in July 2018 for drug related offences.

At Peterborough Crown Court on Friday (23 August), Rahman was sentenced to 13 years and eight months in prison. He was found guilty of being in possession of a prohibited, viable firearm and possession of ammunition. He also pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession of cocaine, acquiring criminal property and possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis.

Detective Constable James Campbell, who investigated, said: “It is clear that Rahman was not only supplying cannabis and cocaine around Cambridge, he was also a dangerous individual in possession of ammunition and a gun. Rahman was running a criminal enterprise across the city with others beneath him collecting and delivering the drugs.

“This sentence reflects the seriousness of his actions and we’re pleased he’s now off the streets for a considerable length of time.

“As a force we will continue to work to disrupt the supply of drugs in Cambridgeshire and put people like Rahman in front of the courts.”

Anyone with information about drug activity in their communities is asked to contact police. Information from the public helps to build an intelligence picture and reduce drug related crime including violence and anti-social behaviour.