He first came to the attention of police after he was spotted acting suspiciously at Paragon Interchange
Mohammed Chakchouk(Image: Humberside Police)
A man who was caught directing others to sell drugs in the Hull area has been jailed. Mohammed Chakchouk first came to attention of police when he was spotted “acting suspiciously” at Paragon Interchange.
Further investigations eventually revealed he was heavily involved in directly the supply of class A drugs in Hull, using others to carry out street dealing on his behalf. Chakchouk, 22, of Alaska Street, Hull, admitted two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, producing a quantity of a class A drug, and possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs.
When he was stopped by British Transport Police at Paragon Interchange in March 2022, Chakchouk was found with a smartphone, a secondary ‘burner’ phone and a quantity of cash, leading to his arrest. A search of his home uncovered a quantity of class A drugs and related items.
He was later released under investigation while forensic investigations were carried out on the seized devices. As enquiries progressed, information obtained by British Transport Police was shared with Humberside Police as part of developing intelligence around suspected drug supply activity in Hull.
The case moved on further in December 2023, when Humberside officers on patrol on Princes Avenue stopped a vehicle that had been linked to suspicious activity and drug supply in the area. It was being driven by Chakchouk who was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
He was taken into custody to be interviewed where he answered “no comment” to all questions. He was released while further investigative work continued.
Further evidence emerged in late 2024 when a 14-year-old boy was arrested “after being found in possession of a quantity of class A drugs”. His phone showed he was in frequent contact with someone saved as ‘D’ with more than 500 calls and messages having being exchanged within two months across two separate numbers. Detectives established that the same numbers were being used to send bulk messages advertising the sale of class A drugs across Hull.
A second person, a 20-year-old man, was also found to have been in almost constant contact with the same two numbers, with nearly 2,500 communications recorded between October and December 2024. His phone revealed extensive contact with the drugs line, alongside messages referencing missing money, large volumes of missed calls, and conversations discussing the supply of drugs.
Instagram messages to an account under the name “Dali”, believed to be operated by Chakchouk, included discussions about the line being “quiet” and requests for scales and a blade to be brought.
In March last year, officers spotted Chakchouk driving on Hessle Road and stopped the vehicle. A phone recovered was examined and it was confirmed it had been used with the same two numbers linked to the 14 year old and 20 year old showing that Chakchouk was directing and controlling the supply operation.
Chakchouk was jailed for six years following an appearance at Grimsby Crown Court.
Detective Inspector Matt Grantham, of Humberside Police, said: “This sentencing reflects the seriousness of Chakchouk’s role in directing the supply of class A drugs in Hull, and we will continue to pursue those who think they can distance themselves from the visible side of criminality and pull the strings in the background.
“Thanks to the work of our specialist teams, involving extensive digital forensic work to review thousands of messages and calls, this man is now behind bars and unable to continue his offending.
“Investigating and tackling organised crime remains a priority for our force. We are committed to dismantling drugs networks, protecting those at risk of exploitation, and ensuring offenders like Chakchouk are held fully accountable.
“I’d also like to thank the public for continuing to report suspicious activity. Every piece of information we receive helps us build a clearer picture and take meaningful steps to disrupt criminal networks.”
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