Peterborough brothers jailed for exploiting vulnerable drug user
Haroon Mohammed threatened to ‘firebomb’ the victim’s home over a drug debt.
Two brothers who exploited a vulnerable drug user and used threats to run a class A drug dealing operation in Peterborough have been jailed.
Shoaib Mohammed, 25, and Haroon Mohammed, 23, used intimidation to coerce a vulnerable drug user into storing large amounts of drugs in their home, according to evidence heard at Peterborough Crown Court.
Between November and March, Haroon Mohammed threatened to ‘firebomb’ the victim’s home over a drug debt. Shoaib Mohammed, meanwhile, attempted to interfere with the investigation by making phone calls from prison urging a witness to withdraw a statement.
At Peterborough Crown Court on 21st October, Shoaib, of no fixed address, was sentenced to six years in prison after admitting being concerned in the supply of cocaine and perverting the course of justice.
Haroon, of Sallowbush Road, was sentenced to three years and eight months for being concerned in the supply of cocaine and threatening to destroy property.
Both men were also handed ten-year restraining orders preventing contact with the witness involved in the case.
Detective Constable Edward McAuley said, “Shoaib and Haroon exploited vulnerable drug users to help facilitate their drug dealing operation, using threats and intimidation to maintain control.
“We hope these sentences demonstrate our commitment to dismantling networks who endanger our communities by putting those responsible before the courts.”