Man jailed for drug offences in Swindon and modern slavery
36-year-old Shomari Kondwani from Bristol admitted multiple drug offences and modern slavery
A 36-year-old man from Bristol has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for multiple drug offences in Swindon and modern slavery.
Shomari Kondwani, of Ruskin Grove, Bristol, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 19th March.
He previously pled guilty to several serious charges, including being involved in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin between 12th October 2025 and 5th February 2026.
Kondwani also admitted possession of cocaine and cannabis, modern slavery under Section 1 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and possession of criminal property.
Police said Kondwani was identified after the arrest of another man, which led them to analyse his phone.
Messages, such as ‘U AINT GOING FAR WITHOUT PASSPORT’ and ‘U WILL BE FOUND’, were discovered and traced back to Kondwari.
He was arrested on 5th February 2026, at his home address where £4,825 in cash was located along with a phone, a box containing smoking equipment for cannabis, a small amount of cannabis, 1.75 grams of cocaine and a set of scales with Class A remnants on them
Police said messages were retrieved from the phone which showed Kondwani directing other dealers around.
PC Charlie Forster said: “We understand that illegal drugs have a significant impact on our local communities and therefore we will continue to work hard and take action against those that distribute drugs in Wiltshire.
“Thanks to a thorough investigation, Kondwari entered guilty pleas, and I am pleased that he will serve significant custodial sentences.
“Vulnerable children and adults are often exploited in the supply of drugs, which is why we work hard to disrupt criminal groups.
“If you are affected by the issue, we encourage you to report drug dealing and drug related anti-social behaviour to Wiltshire Police to help prevent further offences in Wiltshire".