Seven charged over suspected county lines drug supply
Avon and Somerset Police say the seven people were charged following a number of warrants being carried out this week in Bristol
Last updated 9th Jun 2024
Avon and Somerset Police have revealed that seven people have been charged with drug offences this week.
It follows a number of warrants being carried out in east Bristol - with officers searching properties in the early hours of Tuesday morning (January 10) as part of ongoing enquiries into what's suspected to be a county lines drug supply.
Seven people were arrested and they have been charged:
- Abdullah Elmi, 24 of Cotton Mill Lane in St Phillips – two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs
- Faisal Jama, 21 of Bishport Avenue in Hartcliffe – two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs
- Mahaed Mohamed, 24 of Maes Knoll Close in Hengrove – two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs
- Guuleed Mohamed, 22 of Maes Knoll Close in Hengrove – two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs
- Khalid Nur, 25 of Mede Close in Redcliff – two counts of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply; three counts of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply; two counts of being concerned in supply of class A drugs and two counts of acquire/use/possess criminal property
- A 17-year-old male, from Bristol – one count of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and one count of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug
- A 17-year-old male, from Bristol – one count of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug
All seven defendants appeared in Bristol Magistrates Court on Thursday (January 12).
The five adult defendants have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 10 February, while the two teenage defendants have pleaded guilty and have been released on conditional bail.
The teenagers cannot be legally publicly identified because they are not adults, and will be sentenced by magistrates later this year.
Inspector Cath Leigh, of the Bristol East neighbourhood team, said: “Proactive action taken by officers tackling county Lines, supported by the neighbourhood poling team, has seen seven people charged and brought before the courts this week to face allegations relating to class A and class B drugs supply.
“We know how important this issue is to our communities and would encourage anyone with information to report it to us.”
Anyone with information about drug activity in their community can call 101 or report online at or alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Insp Leigh added: “We work closely with partner agencies, including the Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership; in addition anyone requiring support can approach their local neighbourhood team, who will be able to help.”