Jail time for organised crime members transporting cash and drugs in Greater Manchester
More than half a million in cash and 130kg of drugs were linked to the crime gang
Three members of an organised crime gang in Greater Manchester have received prison sentences for their roles in transporting over half a million pounds in cash and distributing 130 kilograms of Class A drugs.
Toseef Mohammed, of Onchan Avenue, Oldham, has been jailed for 18 years.
The court was informed of the pivotal role Mohammed played in the gang, orchestrating cocaine and heroin distribution across the northwest region.
Detective Inspector Richard McCorry stated, "Mohammed was the leader, directing others to deliver drugs, collect money and prey on vulnerable people, using their houses and other properties as safe houses for the storage of drugs and cash."
Mohammed Vakas Ashraf, of Cherry Avenue, Oldham, has been sentenced to 7 years and 4 months behind bars.
Mohammed used Ashraf as a courier, instructing him to transport drugs around Greater Manchester and collect payments.
Nicola Toft, of Brownley Road, Wythenshawe, received a 3-year suspended sentence for her involvement.
Toft was identified as a key figure in managing and concealing nearly £460,000 in illicit cash.
In April 2025, Mohammed arranged for approximately £80,000 in cash to be delivered to Toft's home.
Further investigations uncovered a second safe house linked to Mohammed, where additional cash and a debtors list documenting transactions were seized.
Analysis of this list indicated 70 kilograms of cocaine and heroin were supplied between April and June 2025.
On Mohammed's mobile phone, evidence linked him to travels to Turkey and Colombia, alleging meetings with the brother of infamous drug trafficker Pablo Escobar.
Detective Inspector McCorry explained, "This was a sophisticated organised crime gang responsible for flooding the region with significant quantities of cocaine and heroin while generating and moving more than half-a-million pounds in cash."
He affirmed the sentences should serve as a warning of law enforcement's determination to dismantle such criminal networks.
"Our commitment to protecting communities of Greater Manchester from the harm caused by Class A drugs remains unwavering," McCorry added.