Drugs Offence Sentences

1 February 2013, 12:35 | Updated: 2 February 2013, 09:15

Twenty six people have been jailed for drugs offences after a series of raids across Milton Keynes.

Thames Valley Police carried out raids in the new city on 6 and 12 December 2012 as part of an investigation into the supply of heroin and crack cocaine in Milton Keynes.

Twenty six people were sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 January 2013.  Twenty four were sent to prison, with the longest sentence just over four and a half years.

Another person received a suspended prison sentence, meaning they will stay out of jail provided they stay out of trouble.  A 17 year old boy was given a two-year detention training order.

Two further people were handed prison sentences on Friday 1 February 2013.

Det Insp Suzette Allcorn, of Milton Keynes CID, said: "I am pleased with the sentences given out this week. All these defendants were arrested as part of a major operation targeting those who supply class A drugs in Milton Keynes.

"The operation was the result of months of investigative work and careful planning, involving a dedicated team of officers. The strike phase of the operation saw warrants being executed at addresses across Milton Keynes, London and Northampton.

"Following two early morning raids in December, a total of 51 people were arrested and weapons, large quantities of drugs and money were recovered.  

"Drugs cause untold misery, ruin lives and they fuel other crimes such as burglary and theft. Bringing to justice those who deal and use drugs is a priority for us and the conviction of these 26 people will significantly dent the activities and ambitions of those involved."

Det Supt Barry Halliday, the Milton Keynes Local Police Area Commander, said: “Drugs are a problem that the Thames Valley Police take very seriously. The impact of drug use and drug dealing has wide-reaching implications on communities because drug users have to find ways to fund their habits and as a consequence often commit burglaries, robberies and thefts. It is these types of operations which have a direct impact on reducing such crimes and ensuring those who cause misery to others find themselves serving long sentences in prison.

“I welcome the sentences handed down by the court this week. These sentences highlight the outcome for anyone who becomes involved in the trade of drugs and other associated criminal activity.”

Here are details of the sentences handed down:

Remi Akinyemi, aged 29, of Downs Barn Boulevard, admitted four counts of supplying class A drugs and one count of possession of class A drugs (all heroin) and was sentenced to a total of three years and six months imprisonment.

Mohamed Ali, aged 29, of Porthleven Place, Fishermead, admitted two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin) and was sentenced to 18 months in custody.

Shahazan Ali, aged 31, of Buckley Court, Stony Stratford, admitted three counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin) and was sentenced to 34 months in prison.

John Baillie, aged 36, of Waterside, Peartree Bridge, admitted one count of supplying class A drugs (heroin) and was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment, as well as five months in custody for possessing a bladed article.

A 17-year-old boy from Milton Keynes, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted five counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin) and was given a two year detention training order.

Jason Butler, aged 21, of North Tenth Street, admitted one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin) and was given a six month suspended sentence, suspended for two years with a two year drug rehabilitation order.

Thomas Casey, aged 23, of Mullen Avenue, Downs Barn, admitted two counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and was sentenced to 16 months imprisonment.

Neil Emery, aged 34, of White Alder, Stacey Bushes, admitted one count of supplying class A drugs (heroin) for which he was sentenced to 17 months in custody, in addition to the revocation of a community order for handling stolen goods, for which he was re-sentenced to four months in prison to run consecutively.

Foad Hirsi, aged 53, of North Tenth Street, admitted one count of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply (cocaine), one count concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine), one count of possessing class B drugs with intent to supply (cannabis), one count of supply of class B drugs (cannabis) and was sentenced to a total of 32 months in custody.

Ahmed Ibrahim, aged 31, of no fixed abode, admitted one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin) and was sentenced to 14 months in custody.

Swalah Jezan, aged 45, of Speedwell Place, Conniburrow, admitted one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin derivative Monocetylmorphine), two counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin) and one count of possessing of class B drugs (cannabis). He was sentenced to three years and ten months in custody.

Michael McGinn, aged 24, of North Seventh Street, admitted two counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and was sentenced to 16 months in prison.

Ismail Nasir, aged 40, of Burnet, Stantonbury, admitted one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin derivative Monocetylmorphine) and was sentenced to 14 months in custody.

Luke Nesbitt, aged 21, of Goddards Court, Wolverton, admitted four counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and was sentenced to three years in custody. He was also resentenced for possession of an explosive device and was given eight months in custody, to run consecutively.

Abdi Osman, aged 30, of North Tenth Street, admitted one count of supplying class A drugs (heroin) and one count of possessing class B drugs (cannabis) and was sentenced to a total of 22 months in prison.

Josh Reid, aged 22, a serving prisoner, admitted two counts of supplying class A drugs (cocaine) and was sentenced to 35 months imprisonment.

Saleh Sadik, aged 40, of Silbury Boulevard, admitted one count of supplying class A drugs (heroin derivative Monocetylmorphine) and was sentenced to 15 months in custody.

Ali Shah, aged 28, of Larch Road, London, admitted two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin) and was sentenced to 32 months imprisonment.

Scott Sherwood, aged 35, of Ramsgill Court, Heelands, admitted five counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and was sentenced to three years.

Mark Simpson, aged 39, of no fixed abode, admitted one count of supplying class A drugs (heroin) for which he was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, in addition to the revocation of a community order for theft from motor vehicle, for which he was re-sentenced to three months in prison to run consecutively.

Kristian Smith, aged 37, of no fixed abode, admitted two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin) and was sentenced to 18 months in custody.

Luke Smith, aged 20, of Franklins Croft, Wolverton, admitted four counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin and cocaine). He was sentenced to three years for supplying class A drugs and an additional eight weeks for breaching a suspended sentence, to run concurrently.

Joram Thuo, aged 28, of Llewellyn Chase, Old Wolverton, admitted three counts of supplying class A drugs (cocaine) and was sentenced to 22 months imprisonment for each offence to run concurrently.

Vanse Kouebitra, aged 23, of James Joyce Walk, London, admitted four counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin), two counts (heroin and cocaine) and one count of possession of a bladed or pointed article (lock knife) and was sentenced to four years and seven months.

Mthabisi Ndlovu, aged 23, of Woodriff Avenue, Conniburrow, admitted four counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and one count of possession of class B drugs (cannabis) and was sentenced to three years in prison.

Ferdinand Hewitt, aged 35, of Edmund Court, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, who admitted four counts of supplying class A drugs (cocaine), one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine) and possession of class B drugs (cannabis), was sentenced to three years and four months in custody.

These two people were sentenced on Friday 1 February:

Abdi Hakim Mohamed, aged 29, of Conniburrow Boulevard, Milton Keynes, who was charged with four counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin), was sentenced to three years and four months imprisonment.

Fatah Ahmed, aged 27, of Conniburrow Boulevard, admitted four counts of supplying class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and was sentenced to three years and ten months imprisonment.