A Maidstone man’s dodgy drug deal went up in smoke after cops caught him stashing £6,000 worth of cocaine behind a tree outside his flat.
Caught Red-Handed Mid-Deal
Besar Cubaj, 28, was nabbed on 2 June 2025 in Bower Mount Road after police spotted a suspicious vehicle. Cubaj jumped into the backseat to complete a drug deal – but officers swooped in and arrested him on the spot.
He was found with 52 wraps of cocaine, including 11 hidden in foliage, along with £200 cash, a phone, and a small key.
Secret Stash and Shady Flat
The tiny key opened the front door of a nearby flat. Cubaj first denied living there but later admitted selling drugs because he couldn’t find proper accommodation.
He handed over the cocaine, nearly £2,000 in dirty money, and led police to a second hidden stash behind a tree outside the property. Talk about desperate hiding spots!
Jailed for Nearly Three Years
Cubaj pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and possessing criminal property. On 14 November 2025, Maidstone Crown Court sentenced him to 2 years and 9 months behind bars.
“Cubaj turned to selling drugs as a means to fund his lifestyle, with little thought to the consequences,” said PC Callum Tuckett.
“Drug dealers prey on users’ addictions, often funding organised crime. Users also commit petty crimes to support their habits, adding to community problems.”
“We’re pleased Cubaj will be off the streets and unable to exploit vulnerable people for a good while.”
