Moatz Elkomsi, 23, of no fixed abode, has been jailed for three years and two months after police seized suspected class A and B drugs worth an estimated £100,000 from a vehicle in Manchester. He pleaded guilty to possession of class A and B drugs with intent to supply at Manchester Crown Square Court on Friday (October 16) 2026.
Drugs Found Hidden in Vehicle
On 1 December 2025, officers identified an Audi parked on Heald Grove which they suspected was connected to criminal activity. Following an examination of the vehicle, crime scene investigators discovered two rucksacks hidden beneath the boot floor, both containing a substantial quantity of drugs.
Officers also found items connecting Elkomsi to the Audi, including personal documents and two mobile phones. The drugs recovered included cocaine, MDMA, ketamine and cannabis, with their combined street value believed to exceed £100,000.
Further Searches and Evidence
A subsequent search of his home address uncovered 39 bottles containing suspected codeine phosphate, a class B drug, alongside documents believed to be linked to drug dealing. Further analysis confirmed that the drugs seized from the vehicle included cocaine, MDMA, ketamine and cannabis. Investigators estimated that one block of cocaine alone weighed close to half a kilogram.
Police also carried out additional searches at an address in Rusholme, where they recovered £4,000 in cash.
Police Comment on Investigation
Detective Constable Paul Elkin said: "During this investigation we were able to remove a large quantity of harmful drugs from our communities.
"We also recovered a large quantity of drug-dealing advertising cards featuring QR codes used to promote drug supply, highlighting the increasingly sophisticated methods being used by organised criminals.
"Elkomsi believed he could avoid detection and continue his criminal activity without consequence. At every stage, he showed a blatant disregard for the law and the significant impact that drug dealing has on local communities.
"During court proceedings, he sought to distance himself from responsibility with claims that were found to be untrue. Confronted by the strength of the evidence, he eventually pleaded guilty.
"This is another positive result in our ongoing efforts to tackle serious drug offending across Manchester. Working together, we will continue to target those who profit from the exploitation of others and support the vulnerable people affected by this type of criminal activity."
