Two Bradford men jailed for selling Class A drugs in Barnsley

Two Bradford men who were earning around £30,000 a month selling drugs in Barnsley have been jailed for a total of 12 years.

Shammus Mahmood, known as "Curly," and Amaad Zahoor were identified as central figures in a 'county lines' drug ring.

South Yorkshire Police started monitoring their movements, resulting in Zahoor's arrest in December 2024 and Mahmood's detention on unrelated matters in November 2025.

Recovered phones from Zahoor, including a suspected "line" phone, contributed to both men being charged with supply offences.

Detective Constable Chris Shirt, who led on the case for South Yorkshire Police, said:

"Mahmood and Zahoor thought they were going unnoticed, avoiding police detection by moving between South and West Yorkshire to deal drugs.

"Analysis has estimated that the drugs line Zahoor was involved in was making over £30,000 per month, combining the income of both the line Zahoor was involved in and that of Mahmood, the estimated income would be over £400,000 a year."

"This is a vast amount of money that would most likely make them feel invincible, but they are now facing the consequences of their illegal actions behind bars."

"Our work is continuing around the dismantling of organised criminality such as drug supply across the district, but we cannot do it alone. "

"A lot of our investigations rely on information that is fed in by you, our residents. You know your local community the best. If you see something suspicious, report it."

Both Mahmood and Zahoor pleaded guilty at Sheffield Crown Court on June 8.

On August 24, Mahmood, 29, from Rushton Road, Bradford, received a five-year, nine-month sentence, including over possession with intent to supply class A drugs in another investigation.

Zahoor, 28, from Bridge Street, Bradford, was sentenced to four years and six months.

Both were cleared of modern slavery and assault charges.