An Oldham man whose drug dealing was making up to £1,000 a day was discovered after he called police using his dealer phone - and then called 999 on it when he mistook arresting officers for burglars.

Rakib Khan called police in March 2022 as part of his bail conditions while under investigation for a separate offence.

However, the force discovered the mobile phone the 23-year-old called from was linked to a lucrative 'Ali' drugs line in Oldham.

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Khan, of Suffolk Street, was found to have used the phone to set up deals which officers believe was making up to £1,000 a day.

When officers then came to his home to arrest him in July last year, Khan again used the same phone to call 999 as he thought police were burglars. 

He was sentenced at Minshull Street Crown Court on Friday (April 19) to three years imprisonment.

The dealer had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin, and the possession of Class B drugs. 

PC Rhiann O’Malley, of GMP’s Serious Crime Division, said: “Khan was a runner for the Ali line operating in Oldham and making around £1,000 a day. 

“Investigations proved Khan had previously called the police using the mobile phone number linked to his drugs line and it was established he was the owner. 

“Upon entering his property to execute the arrest warrant, officers found Khan using this telephone to call 999 believing the police to be burglars. 

“Putting Khan behind bars means a significant drugs operation has been taken off the streets. 

“We will continue to act on all intelligence received and are determined to make sure those who break the law will face justice. 

“Please continue to report any concerns to Greater Manchester Police by calling 101 or anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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