Guildford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Ali Cayir was involved in a county lines drug operation, supplying Class A and B drugs and exploiting children. He was arrested in June 2024, and his role included facilitating drug deals as part of the network operating between Surrey and London.

Ahmed Al Khudairy participated in a county lines drug operation, exploiting children to facilitate drug deals between Surrey and London. The operation involved supplying Class A, B, and C drugs, and he was arrested during dawn raids in March 2024 after an investigation that began in September 2023.

Ronnie Read participated in a county lines drug operation that exploited children for drug supply between Surrey and London. He was arrested in March 2024 as part of the investigation into the network's activities.

Ruzziella Tamargo, a 46-year-old care home manager, abused her position of trust to steal from a vulnerable adult under her care. The victim, who is non-verbal, autistic, and has a learning disability, had £13,550 withdrawn from his current account between July 2024 and earlier periods, and additional thousands of pounds from his savings account in November 2023, leaving it empty. Tamargo had access to the victim's bank cards and admitted to making the withdrawals, using the money for her own gain by lending it to friends, family, and colleagues without repayment. She resigned from her position on November 30, 2023, and was arrested in September 2024.

Joshua Olatunboson was stopped by police in his Vauxhall Corsa in Hersham, Surrey, where he attempted to discard a bag containing cocaine. A search of an address linked to him revealed over 78 grams of cannabis, £2,140 in cash, and drug paraphernalia such as scales. Messages on his phone were consistent with drug supply activities.

Kaim Mpenga, a 28-year-old from Middlesex, ran two county lines for the ‘Paris’ group, distributing crack cocaine and heroin from London to areas including Woking, Guildford, Farnham, and along the M25/A3 corridor. He also operated a separate drug line named ‘Major’ supplying the same drugs in London. He was arrested at his home address during a police raid in June, with evidence linking him to the organised crime network.

Egli Hasaj, 25, from Redhill, was involved in a drug supply network dealing cocaine across east Surrey. The investigation began on May 30, 2024, following a warrant at a pub in Redhill where approximately 30 bags of cocaine were found with his fingerprints. He was later detained in July 2024 with nearly £1,000 in cash and a mobile phone that showed evidence of his role in managing drug runners, tracking cash, and replenishing cocaine supplies.

Craig Brewer was part of a drug supply network that distributed illegal substances across the South East. Wraps of cocaine were found on his person, and a further 29 grams were discovered at his home in Redhill, where attempts had been made to flush some drugs down the toilet. Approximately £10,000 in cash was also found at the address. He was arrested following police investigations in Redhill, Horley, Reigate, and Crawley.

Christopher Brewer was involved in a drug supply network distributing Class A drugs across the South East. He was found in possession of 5kg of cocaine after loading it into his Audi in Redhill in May 2024. Police executed warrants at addresses linked to him in Redhill, Horley, Reigate, and Crawley, and evidence showed he had purchased an additional 15kg of cocaine from a Liverpool-based crime group. He was arrested as part of an investigation by Surrey Police’s Serious Organised Crime Unit.

Maria Rivas Santos was involved in a drug supply network distributing Class A drugs across the South East. She was driving a hired BMW that was stopped by armed officers in London, where 5kg of cocaine was found in a laundry bag in the boot. This was part of an investigation by Surrey Police’s Serious Organised Crime Unit targeting addresses and vehicles linked to the group in Redhill, Horley, Reigate, and Crawley.

Michael White acted as a courier for a drug supply network operating in the South East. He was arrested after being found with a carrier bag containing 250 grams of cocaine stuffed in his underwear during a vehicle stop. This was part of a larger investigation that uncovered 10kg of cocaine linked to the group, with activity in areas including Redhill, Horley, Reigate, and Crawley.

Nicolae Budencea, 37, from Enfield, London, was part of an organised crime group that stole around £100,000 worth of alcohol from supermarkets across Surrey and other areas. The thefts occurred between October 2022 and November 2024, with each incident involving stealing between £500 and £7,000. Budencea acted as a lookout, as shown in CCTV footage, and phone downloads revealed communications among group members to avoid detection.

Adrian Lugjaj, 31, from Ashford, was involved in laundering money from drug sales through his car wash business. In May 2022, he was stopped in his car with a large quantity of cannabis, scales, cash, and a list of dealers. Additional cash was found at his home. Messages on his phone indicated he was funnelling drug proceeds through his legitimate business. Financial investigations showed discrepancies in his bank accounts.

On March 24, officers attempted to pull over Zallinja while he was driving, but he tried to flee. In his escape attempt, he jumped over a railing and collided with a wall, during which officers found a pot containing 'baggies' of suspected cocaine next to him, leading to his arrest for possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

Jack Payne, while serving a sentence at HMP Coldingley in Woking, smuggled mobile phones into the prison and used them to manage an illegal drug supply network. He was involved in conspiracy to supply Class A, B, and C drugs, money laundering, and possession of mobile devices. Evidence included text messages arranging drug-dealing with associates, and a mobile phone was found hidden in his trouser leg during a search.

William Stewart, while serving a sentence at HMP Coldingley in Woking for murder, smuggled mobile phones into the prison and used them to continue managing an illegal drug supply network. He was involved in conspiracy to supply Class A, B, and C drugs and money laundering. Evidence from mobile phone analysis showed regular contact with associates to arrange drug-dealing activities.