Four jailed after using children to deliver drugs in Norwich
They'll serve a total of 16 years between them
Last updated 7th Jun 2022
Four men have been jailed for running a County Line in Norwich.
They were sentenced for conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin.
Mohamed Tiet, who's 26 and from Beaumont Road in London got four years and four months.
Sami Kaid, 23 and from Vicarage Road in London, got four years and six months.
21 year-old Karim Kaid from London was four years and six months in a young offenders institute.
And Hanad Salah, also 21, from Domfe Place in London will spend two years and six months in a YOI.
All four admitted to charges at an earlier hearing.
They were responsible for running the Ace County Line in Norwich between May 2020 and December 2020 - it was one of the longest running lines in the city and has now been permanently shut down.
Operation Orochi focusses on analysing mobile data to target those running supply routes out of the capital into smaller counties such as Norfolk.
The group were arrested following raids at various properties back in December 2020.
Analysis of phones seized revealed the four men had been using them for the sale and distribution of Class A drugs from London to Norwich.
The investigation also revealed the men had used five children to transport the drugs between Norwich and London.
Two of those have since been charged and sentenced for possession offences.
DC Burton from the Serious Crime Disruption Team said: “This investigation has not only resulted in the closure of one of the longest running County Lines in Norwich, but it also means we will be able to prevent any further children being exploited by these individuals.
“We know that those running County Lines will target young people and other vulnerable members of our community – but this shows we will tirelessly identify these networks and put a stop to their criminal activities.”