Man jailed for running drugs line in Sudbury

A man responsible for running a drugs line in Sudbury has been jailed.

Benyamen Ghaderi, (pictured above ) aged 23 and formerly of Melbourne Road, in London, was sentenced last Wednesday, June 7, to seven years’ imprisonment having been found guilty of being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

Ghaderi’s arrest came under the umbrella of Operation Orochi – an operation set up by Suffolk Constabulary with the Metropolitan Police to tackle County Lines drug dealing that operates between London and Suffolk.

As part of this operation officers patrolled areas known for class A drug activity and conducted stop and searches of individuals seen loitering or acting suspiciously. Those found with drugs or drug paraphernalia were arrested and mobile phones were seized.

Ghaderi was arrested in Belle Vue Park on September 26, 2021, and analysis of the phones seized at his arrest revealed he was responsible for controlling the “Benny” drug line between June 17 and September 26, 2021.

Phone data showed bulk messages were sent during those dates, offering class A drugs – namely heroin and crack cocaine – for sale to drug users in the Sudbury area.

Investigating officer Simon Bendall said: “The disruption of the ‘Benny’ drugs line is a great result. Our Serious Crime Disruption Teams work tirelessly with partner forces to identify and prosecute those who supply drugs on our streets.

“Our local communities also have an important role to play, helping us to identify vulnerable people and provide us with intelligence and suspicious activity, so please contact police – or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111- if you suspect drug dealing in your area.”