He was trying to ‘make a bit of money’ supplying drugs when police caught him in the act, a court heard
Dylan Thompson admitted possessing heroin with intent to supply and being concerned in supplying(Image: Humberside Police)
A teenage drug dealer was trying to “make a bit of money” when eagle-eyed police caught him red-handed and acting suspiciously on the streets. Regular offender Dylan Thompson was found with stashes of cocaine that had a high purity of between 75 and 90 per cent.
He also had advertising messages on a mobile phone advertising sales of drugs to potential customers, Hull Crown Court heard. Thompson, 19, of Hull, but recently in custody on remand, admitted possessing heroin with intent to supply and being concerned in supplying on March 24.
Harry Bradford, prosecuting, said that police saw Thompson in Estcourt Street, east Hull, and suspected that he was meeting people for drug dealing. He went into a house in that street.
A search of the house was made but it was discovered that Thompson had already fled. He was found nearby and was arrested. He had two mobile phones and drugs on him.
Messages were found advertising heroin and crack cocaine for sale. Heroin, valued at £270, and high-purity cocaine, valued at £160, were found as well as £3,685 cash.
Thompson had convictions for 27 previous offences, including possessing crack cocaine in 2024. He did not have any previous offences for drug dealing.
Jazmine Lee, mitigating, said that Thompson was working with other people at the time of the offences.
“There is no suggestion that he was at the top of the chain or directing anyone,” said Miss Lee.
“He had the good sense to accept the evidence and plead guilty. He was doing this to make a bit of money. His record doesn’t cover him in glory at all.
“He has been keeping his head down and trying to get a job in custody. He is trying.” Thompson had been recalled to custody until March next year after breaching his licence from earlier matters.
Judge John Thackray KC told Thompson: “Police observed you and you were obviously involved in street dealing. It is clear that you were involved in advertising and dealing heroin and crack cocaine deals for potential customers.
“These weren’t small deals. There was obviously significant financial advantage to you here. You have got a bad record for someone so young. You were on licence.”
Thompson was sent to a young offenders’ institution for three years and nine months. The £3,685 cash seized will be forfeited and given to the St Paul’s boxing club charity, Hull.
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