Man jailed for three years for possession of Class A drugs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 09:09 · Archive

Carl Osuwu-Boamah was jailed for three years after being found with a significant amount of Class A drugs.

Carl Osuwu-Boamah, 31, of Oak Avenue in Tottenham, has been jailed for three years after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug.

Osuwu-Boamah was stopped by police on patrol in West End on 12 September 2025. Officers detained him under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act after finding him in possession of a significant amount of Class A drugs. He pleaded guilty at Southampton Crown Court on 7 October and was sentenced on 19 October.

PC Hamilton, the officer in the case, said the sentence 'recognises the seriousness of the offence' and that 'the investigation ensured all available evidence was secured and presented effectively, leading to a successful prosecution'. He added that the sentence 'removes a harmful offender from the community and has undoubtedly disrupted the local drug trade, helping to keep the public safe'.

How it is being reported

• Tottenham drug dealer jailed after getting caught with 'significant amount' of drugs in HampshirePolice busted him while on patrolThe News, Portsmouth · 30 Oct, 08:47
• Man with 'significant' amount of Class A drugs jailed for three yearsA man from Tottenham has been jailed for three years for multiple drug offences.Southern Daily Echo · 29 Oct, 15:16

In this story: Carl Osuwu-Boamah · Tottenham · West End · Southampton Crown Court

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