Hull drug dealer jailed for six years
Martin Southall had been released from prison on licence in May
A Hull drug dealer who was released from prison on licence in May has been jailed for six years after officers found 63 wraps of class A drugs hidden on his body.
Humberside Police said 44-year-old Martin Southall, from Hull, was sentenced at Hull Crown Court on Monday 19th October.
He had admitted possession with intent to supply class A crack cocaine and class A heroin, as well as possession of criminal property.
Police said Southall was released from prison on licence in May 2026 after serving part of an earlier sentence for drug supply.
What happened
Plain-clothed officers were working on the Orchard Park Estate on the morning of Thursday 13th August when they spotted Southall.
Police said he was facilitating a drug deal with two known drug users on Thorpepark Road.
Southall was detained and searched, and officers found two mobile phones and a large sum of cash.
He was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
An authorised strip search was carried out after he arrived in custody.
Police said Southall produced a large bag of suspected drugs he had concealed on his body.
The bag was found to contain 63 wraps of various class A drugs.
Police said Southall admitted in interview that he had been involved in drug dealing again.
He was charged and remanded into custody the following day.
Police response
Detective Constable Heather Butler, the officer in the case, said: "Southall has shown a clear disregard for the law and the harm that class A drugs cause within our communities. I'm reassured that he is now behind bars again and left to face the consequences of his foolish actions."
Detective Constable Butler said: "I hope this sentence sends a clear message to anyone else involved in the supply of drugs that it's only a matter of time before it's your turn to face the music, and we will do everything in our power to bring you before the courts."
Reporting concerns
Police are asking anyone with concerns about drug-related crime in their area to speak to officers or report information on 101.
The force said even small pieces of information can help build a bigger picture of criminal activity, identify patterns and take action to dismantle criminal networks.
People can also report information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.