Hull drug boss locked up for nearly 5 years

The ringleader of an organised crime group, who distributed a quarter of a million pounds worth of drugs across Hull and East Yorkshire to fund a lavish lifestyle has been jailed for nearly five years.

38-year-old Oltion Ademi, who is from Hall Road in Hull, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs, and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

On Monday, he appeared in court again, where he was sentenced to four years and ten months behind bars.

Ademi used his involvement in the distribution of multiple kilos of cannabis and cocaine to buy high value items, splashing out on a Mercedes ML350 car and a Rolex watch, and to live a life of luxury.

Earlier this year, officers from Humberside Police, executed 16 warrants at premises in the areas of Priory Road, Princes Avenue, Anlaby Road, Beverley Road and Cleveland Street in Hull, Hessle in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and Selby in North Yorkshire, following a lengthy investigation.

Approximately £60,000 in cash was recovered as well as an electronic counting machine following the warrants and Ademi was arrested.

Work is currently ongoing under the Proceeds of Crime Act to seek recovery of assets used by the drugs boss.

Detective Inspector Matt Grantham leading the investigation said: “The outcome at court was the culmination of several months of intensive investigate work, as investigations like these can be lengthy and complex to ensure all lines of enquiry are fully explored and we secure our best chance of prosecution.

“Organised crime groups cause significant harm to our communities as they remain persistent in their attempt to supply and distribute drugs in our area."

"However, I am confident that the action taken through this operation has helped disrupt this, making our streets safer.

“Our dedicated teams work relentlessly to disturb and dismantle these crime groups, with a particular focus on the ringleaders and those posing the greatest threat to our communities."

If you have any information about crime in your area, police are asking it to be reported to their non-emergency 101 line or by speaking to local officers whilst they are out and about.

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