Drug dealer who flaunted cash made from deals in photos jailed
A drug dealer who took photos of himelf covered in cash made from his ilicit deals has been jailed.
Thomas Crombie, and his accomplice Marley Hadfield, both admitted possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply in June 2025. Crombie also admitted to acquiring or possessing money as criminal property.
Crombie, 23, of Taylor Avenue in Hull, was jailed for two years and three months and has also been ordered to forfeit £5,000 which will be given to charity.
Hadfield, 22, of Bainton Grove, also in Hull, was given a two-year suspended sentence and ordered to carry otu 200 hours of unpaid work.
The pair were caught by police when officers executed at warrant at a property on Carden Avenue in Hull. They were found inside and arrested.
A search of the property found cocaine and heroin, worth an estimated value of around £10,000, along with £10,000 worth of cash, and mobile devices.
Humberside Police said: “Whilst in custody and during interview, Crombie claimed that he was being threatened and that he was terrified of the repercussions if he did not do what others were forcing him to do, which is why he was agreeing to supply drugs on the streets of Hull.
“Mobile photo analysis, however, provided evidence on the contrary, where a photo discovered on the device showed him with a huge smile on his face seemingly basking in the glory of the amount of money he was making from selling them.
“Hadfield also initially claimed she had no knowledge what was going on and then alleged she was being forced into it.
“In fact, she could be considered his accomplice, with messages found on their devices again not showing any evidence that she was under any pressure to sell drugs at all. It was also established that she was the one taking photos of him and reaping the benefits by showing off thousands of pounds worth of criminal money.
“I hope this result gives a warning to those who think it’s okay to possess drugs in order to supply them across our communities.
“Drugs crime greatly impacts our communities, and we work relentlessly to disrupt and dismantle those responsible.
“We investigate all information that we receive which enables us to execute warrants and take enforcement action to hold those accountable for their crimes.
“We would like to reassure members of the public that whilst you may not always see immediate action, the information you provide helps us build the bigger picture of evidence to have the best possible chance of conviction.”