Dealer caught during drug deal on university campus in Luton jailed
Officers acted on intelligence from a member of staff at the university.
Last updated 28th Oct 2025
A drug dealer caught mid-deal outside student accommodation in Luton has been jailed for two years and ten months after police uncovered his leading role in a major drug supply operation.
Officers acted on intelligence from a member of staff at the university, who reported a suspicious vehicle believed to be linked to drug dealing.
When officers saw 26-year-old Mohammed Bukhari approach the vehicle and challenged him, he tried to flee but was intercepted and arrested.
Bukhari was found with wraps of Class A drugs in his pockets and down his trousers, along with multiple phones.
Messages on the phones revealed he was actively co-ordinating drug deals, including texts sent just minutes before his arrest. They also indicated he was directing others in the supply of Class A drugs, including heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine.
Police later carried out a search of his home address and discovered significant quantities of individually packaged drugs, as well as a large block of suspected Class A, later confirmed to be heroin.
In total, officers seized nearly £90,000 worth of drugs, along with drug paraphernalia, weapons and hundreds of pounds in cash.
Bukhari, of Ashton Road, Luton, pleaded guilty to three counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and possession of Class B drugs.
He was sentenced today (Tuesday) at Luton Crown Court to a total of 34 months behind bars.
Detective Constable Tilly-May Rolt from Bedfordshire Police’s Drugs Focus Desk, who led the investigation, said: “Bukhari was a central player in a large-scale drug network, responsible for pushing dangerous Class A drugs into our communities.
“Thanks to the intelligence reported to us, we were able to act quickly and dismantle a major part of this operation.
“We’ll keep targeting those who profit from drugs and the harm they cause, and we urge everyone to report suspicious activity to us. Your information could be key to helping us continue to break down organised crime.”
Notes to editors: An image of Bukhari is attached to this release along with photographs of drugs seized.