Drug dealer jailed for 16 years after being stopped by officer in Bournemouth
Joshua Zouaoui, from Hayes, London, was found to be carrying Class A drugs
Last updated 5th Feb 2026
A drug dealer has been jailed for 16 years after offences in both Bournemouth and London.
Joshua Zouaoui, 32, from Hayes, London, was detained by a police officer on 18th January 2024 in a car park on Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth.
He was found to be carrying more than £1,700 in cash and a package containing heroin and crack cocaine.
These substances had an estimated value ranging from £710 to £1,800.
Zouaoui was charged with possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and possession of criminal property.
London Offences
In addition Zouaoui also faced additional charges for offences in London of possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, being concerned in the supply of a class B drug, and assisting an offender.
Sentencing
He appeared at the Old Bailey on 30th January 2026 and received a two-year sentence for the offences committed in Bournemouth and 14 years for the London offences, leading to a total prison term of 16 years.
Police Constable Stuart Grant of Bournemouth police said: “Thanks to this proactive stop we were able to identify Joshua Zouaoui as being involved in drug supply in the Bournemouth area and hold him to account for his offending.
“He was also responsible for serious offences outside of the county and this case demonstrates how those with links to criminality operate across county boundaries in the supply of illegal drugs.
“We will continue to focus on tackling the supply of drugs in our communities and would urge any members of the public with information related to drug-related activity to please report it to us.
"Information can be reported online via the Dorset Police website or by calling 101. If a crime is in progress, always dial 999.”