Man jailed for trafficking three teenagers and using them to deal drugs in Swindon
23-year-old Kyum Raham recruited the teenagers via Snapchat before grooming them by offering them cash
A 23-year-old has been jailed for trafficking three teenagers and using them to deal drugs in Swindon.
Kyum Raham, formerly of Northern Road, Rodbourne Cheney, was sentenced today at Swindon Crown Court (January 22) after previously admitting to three charges of arranging or facilitating travel of another with a view to exploitation, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine, heroin, and cannabis.
Raham was sentenced to five years and seven months in prison.
He was also given a 10-year Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order (STPO), which is intended to stop the receiver from committing modern slavery or human trafficking offences.
The order places restrictions on behaviour, including limitations on travel, contact with certain individuals, or possession of specific devices.
Raham’s sentencing follows an investigation by Wiltshire Police's Serious Organised Crime Unit, which established that he was directing teenagers, all aged 16 and under, to sell drugs on his behalf.
The investigation found Raham was recruiting them via Snapchat before grooming them by offering them cash.
He was subsequently charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, as well as three counts of breaching section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act.
Detective Inspector Champion of the Serious Organised Crime Unit said: “This STPO is a significant achievement which recognises the risk that Raham poses, both while in prison and when he is released.
“The order will require Raham to keep police immediately informed of any changes of addresses, provide his social media account details, register his mobile phones and prohibit any unsupervised contact with any person under the age of 18, including online.
“He is a predator who exploited the victims for his own gain, tempting them with money and arranging their travel around Swindon to deal drugs on his behalf.
“I’d like to commend the officers involved for their determination and diligent work in securing the STPO and for their investigation which has led to Raham being put behind bars.
“I’d also like to thank the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC) for their help and support with obtaining the order.”