Gang jailed for major Staffordshire drug supply network
They have been sentenced to a combined total of 48 years
Seven men involved in a large-scale drug supply operation across Staffordshire have been jailed for a combined total of 48 years.
Between October 2020 and March 2022, the organised crime group is believed to have supplied more than 30 kilograms of cocaine and heroin, distributing in excess of 15 kilograms of drugs per day into local communities.
Police carried out searches at addresses linked to the gang in Hanley and Etruria during 2021 and 2022, recovering more than one kilogram of class A drugs.
The men were sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Friday, 12 December.
Abu Iqbal, 23, of HMP Dovegate, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine and heroin). Identified as having a leading role in the operation, he was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment.
Kyle Pattinson, 24, also of HMP Dovegate, admitted the same offences. His role involved weighing drugs, supplying street dealers and collecting cash. He was jailed for nine years and four months.
Amin Mamon, 37, of Norton, Stoke-on-Trent, was found guilty following an earlier trial. He played a significant role in the conspiracy and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Nadeen Mehmood, 36, of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, pleaded guilty to the same offences. He also held a significant role in the operation and received a sentence of eight years and six months.
Jamie Dale, 23, of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, admitted his involvement in the conspiracy and was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment.
Joshua Knapper, 21, of Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, was found guilty of conspiracy to supply class A drugs, as well as being concerned in the supply of class B drugs (cannabis). He was jailed for three years.
Keiron Tonks, 20, of Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, admitted the same offences but was found to have a lesser role. He received a 16-month sentence, suspended for 18 months.
Police said they remain determined to proactively disrupt serious and organised criminal networks and prevent them from causing harm in Staffordshire’s communities.