Seven jailed as police dismantle multi-million-pound drug line in Black Country
County Lines Taskforce secures convictions for 'P Line' operatives
Seven men have been sentenced for their roles in operating a vast drugs line known as the 'P Line', supplying Class A drugs across the Black Country and Birmingham.
The syndicate was responsible for the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine valued over a million pounds, running an illicit network across areas including Smethwick, Wednesbury, Walsall, and Birmingham.
Following a thorough investigation by the County Lines Taskforce since 2023, Asa Mcintosh, Bradley Whatmore, Hakeem Ali, Quarnay Lee-Taylor, Rees Macdonald, Waqas Hussain, and Zuhayb Abdi were arrested and charged with conspiracy to supply controlled drugs.
The operation revealed that the group worked shifts across 22 hours daily, selling large quantities of Class A drugs, utilizing phones that managed thousands of calls and messages regularly.
Searches of multiple addresses led to arrests and recovery of significant quantities of drugs and cash alongside incriminating footage.
The lead arranger, Zuhayb Abdi, received a seven-year sentence, while his cohort, Waqas Hussain, was sentenced to five years, with other members receiving sentences between six and twelve years.
Detective Sergeant Adam Buzzard emphasized the meticulous planning of the group to sustain operations round the clock, and acknowledged the effective coordination in securing convictions.
Efforts to combat drug-related crimes continue with vigilant police action disrupting criminal activities.