Sheffield Crown Court Sentencing Results

Kardo Ali acted as a dealer in a drug supply operation involving three drug lines in the Upperthorpe area of Sheffield, distributing crack cocaine and heroin. He was arrested after police searched a co-defendant's home, and forensic analysis of his devices revealed bulk marketing messages and stock lists for packages of crack cocaine and heroin.

Ahmed Ahmed was involved in running three drug lines operating in the Upperthorpe area of Sheffield, supplying crack cocaine and heroin over a 10-month period. Police tracked his phone number and searched his home, where they found drugs, cash and paraphernalia linked to drug supply. Digital forensic analysis of his devices revealed bulk marketing messages and stock lists for packages of crack cocaine and heroin.

Mohammad Khan was stopped by police in the Sharrow area of Sheffield on 5 April 2026 after an officer noticed the smell of cannabis. A search of his car found snap bags of cannabis and car keys; one key opened a nearby Hyundai I10 containing large amounts of drugs, zombie-style knives and business cards suspected to be drug line calling cards. After being bailed, Khan evaded officers during a foot chase later that month, leaving behind clothing containing Class A drugs. On 3 May 2026, his car was involved in a crash on Sharrow Lane and witnesses reported a man matching his description fleeing; a key found in the car opened another vehicle containing more drugs. A warrant at his home uncovered multiple mobile phones and calling cards matching those found earlier.

Mohammed Khan was stopped by neighbourhood officers in the Sharrow area of Sheffield on 5th April after they smelled cannabis. Searches of his vehicle and a second vehicle found drugs, large knives and business cards linked to a drugs line. Further evidence emerged after a later collision and a warrant at his home. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs, weapon possession, dangerous driving, and perverting the course of justice.

Shammus Mahmood, known as 'Curly', was identified as part of a county lines drugs line supplying heroin and crack cocaine across South and West Yorkshire. He travelled from Bradford into Barnsley and was arrested in November 2025 after being detained for unrelated matters. Police estimated the combined drugs operation was making over £400,000 a year. Mahmood pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine and was also sentenced for possession with intent to supply class A drugs from a separate investigation. He was found not guilty of modern slavery offences and assault-related offences.

Amaad Zahoor was identified as part of a county lines drugs line supplying heroin and crack cocaine across South and West Yorkshire. He travelled from Bradford into Barnsley and was arrested in December 2024 after being circulated as wanted. Officers recovered three phones in his possession, one believed to be the line phone. Police estimated the drugs line he was involved in was making over £30,000 per month. Zahoor pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine and was found not guilty of modern slavery offences and assault-related offences.

Daniel Collins, a 25-year-old rogue builder, was hired by two Sheffield homeowners to carry out major renovation projects between May and August 2024. He delivered poor-quality work, and in one case compromised the structural integrity of a property, leaving the homeowner facing significant costs and potentially homelessness. He fraudulently obtained a total of £27,800 from his victims.

Tye Burdass, aged 22, was arrested on February 5, 2026 after police received information about his location. A white Audi TT linked to him was located nearby and searched; officers found heroin valued between £14,400 and £50,000 and a large zombie knife under the passenger seat. His phone contained an image of him holding approximately £15,000 in cash, and a notes page showed a debts list indicating the extent of his drug dealing. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A, possessing a knife in a public place, and driving whilst disqualified.

Christopher Sale was part of an organised crime group that smuggled cannabis resin into the UK. In July 2024, Sale and an accomplice hid two holdalls containing cannabis resin with a street value of £720,000 inside a Fiat motorhome before travelling by ferry from Rotterdam to Hull. He assisted in importing cannabis resin hidden in the motorhome on numerous trips from mainland Europe.

Jake Dougherty was involved in a large-scale drugs operation distributing substantial quantities of cocaine and heroin across the UK. In November 2022 a kilogram of cocaine was recovered from a vehicle stop in Wath-upon-Dearne, and his fingerprints were found on the packaging. He fled the country and was later traced to a hotel in Pontefract in March 2025, where a mobile phone was recovered containing messages linking him to multi-kilogram cocaine and heroin distribution.

Lee Harris was involved in a large-scale drugs operation that distributed dozens of kilos of cocaine and heroin across the UK. He orchestrated the drugs enterprise from behind bars while serving a sentence for previous drugs offences, and was linked to the operation through messages recovered by digital forensic investigators.

Geoffrey Hooton was involved in the 'Popeye' drugs line operating in the Rotherham area, which supplied cocaine and heroin on a commercial scale. His role extended to street-level dealing on multiple occasions. He pleaded guilty to supplying Class A drugs and was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court.

Alan Latham was involved in the 'Popeye' drugs line operating in the Rotherham area, which supplied cocaine and heroin on a commercial scale. His role extended to street-level dealing on multiple occasions. He pleaded guilty to supplying Class A drugs and was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court.

Andre Walters was a leading figure in the 'Popeye' drugs line operating in the Rotherham area, which supplied cocaine and heroin on a commercial scale. The line was estimated to have sold around two kilograms of both Class A drugs over 72 days, with offers and loyalty schemes used to maximise profits, and it resumed after police intervention using new SIM cards and phone handsets. He pleaded guilty to supplying Class A drugs and was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court.

Jamal Usman, 22, of Bawtry Road, Sheffield, was involved in a gang supplying over 1.75kg of heroin and crack cocaine. The Ice drug line was diverted to his number more than 500 times in three days in May 2024. Business cards advertising drug drop-offs were found at his address when arrested in January 2025.

Muhiyadin Ismail, 33, of Fleury Place, Gleadless, Sheffield, received calls for three drug lines—Zed, Ghost, and Ice—more than 300 times between March and June 2024. He was part of a gang that supplied 781.6g of crack cocaine and 977g of heroin, flooding the streets of Sheffield.

Baran Aslan, 21, of Deerlands Avenue in the Parson Cross area of Sheffield, was part of a gang supplying over 1.75kg of heroin and crack cocaine worth £175,000. He was arrested in August 2024 and found in possession of three mobile phones, one used 153 times in connection with the Zed drug line over the previous two days. Days later, he was arrested again in the city centre and found with drugs worth £1,300, including crack cocaine and heroin.