Met Gang Sentences : “Islington Drugs Gang Busted by Met Police: Operation Successful”

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In a crackdown on drug dealing and street gangs in the N1 postcode area, eight individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in gang-related drug supply offenses. Met officers are determined to tackle illegal drug activities, with a focus on reducing harm, preventing serious violence, and protecting vulnerable young people. Coordinated dawn raids led to the seizure of Class A and Class B drugs, cash, and paraphernalia in several locations. Seven individuals pleaded guilty, while one was found guilty after a trial. They received sentences totaling over 35 years in prison. Safeguarding measures have been put in place for a 16-year-old boy involved in the case.

Operation Tackles Drug Dealing in N1 Postcode Area

Metropolitan Police officers have been working tirelessly to crack down on drug dealing and street gangs in the N1 postcode area of Islington. This concerted effort has led to the sentencing of eight individuals involved in gang-related drugs supply offences.

Police Efforts to Combat Drug Dealing

Det Insp Zara Baker, who is responsible for policing Camden and Islington, has expressed her commitment to tackling drug-related crime in the area. She emphasized the importance of bringing justice to those involved in drug dealing, reducing harm to drug users, curbing serious violence, and protecting young people from being lured into criminal activities.

According to Baker, drug dealing is closely linked to violence in communities, and the police are dedicated to arresting those responsible for such criminal activities. The recent operation targeted individuals involved in supplying crack cocaine and heroin in the N1 postcode area.

Dawn Raids and Seizures

As part of the operation, police officers carried out coordinated dawn raids at 11 addresses on 5 October 2022. These addresses included locations in Islington, Hertfordshire, Hackney, and Haringey. Large quantities of Class A drugs such as crack cocaine, cocaine, and heroin were seized, along with cutting agents and drug paraphernalia.

During the raids, officers found 15kg of cannabis at an address in Islington, along with over £80,000 worth of Class A and B drugs. Additionally, £23,000 in cash was seized at an address in Hackney, along with the drugs line mobile phone.

Sentencing and Convictions

Seven individuals entered guilty pleas at Snaresbrook Crown Court, while one individual, Colin Hylton, was found guilty after a week-long trial. The individuals were sentenced to a total of over 35 years’ imprisonment.

Among those sentenced were individuals identified as “Line Holders” who directed runners to distribute Class A drugs to users. The investigation also revealed that one individual had been “renting out” a 16-year-old boy to work as a drugs runner for the line.

Details of Sentenced Individuals

The sentences ranged from 2 years 7 months’ to 7 years 10 months’ imprisonment, with charges including conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, possession with intent to supply, and blackmail. Safeguarding arrangements were put in place for the 16-year-old boy involved in the case.

The successful outcome of this operation demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combatting drug-related crime and ensuring the safety of communities in the N1 postcode area.