Twelve individuals have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 100 years in prison following the largest operation to date by West Midlands Police’s County Lines Task Force (CLTF).
The crackdown, part of the six-month-long **Operation Hunterian**, targeted four drug lines—Rico, Diego, Figo, and Potter—operating in Birmingham and Solihull. The investigation uncovered the group’s extensive drug-dealing activities, which involved over 1,000 calls daily and generated up to £100,000 per month.
Seventeen warrants were executed in May 2023, leading to the arrests of the offenders. Aadam and Haroon Iqbal, alongside Mohammed Usman, ran the Rico line. Investigators found phones linking them to the operation, with searches uncovering further evidence.
Adam Slater and Tiahna Phillips were identified as part of the Diego line after multiple stops revealed phones used in the illicit business. Yasine Sadiq, a key player, attempted to evade capture by switching networks, but detectives tracked his movements through telecommunications and CCTV.
The Figo line was linked to Mark Seeley, Amani Adams, and Ilyas Sadiq, with evidence of coordinated activities, including drug drops and line top-ups. Meanwhile, the Potter line implicated Anees Mahmood, Humair Ul Rehman, and Levy Mukwita, who acted as a supplier for all four lines.
During raids, police seized significant quantities of Class A drugs, large sums of cash, and mobile phones used in the operations.
Sentencing details below:
Aadam Iqbal, 28, of Ward End Park Road – sentenced to 12 years and six months
Anees Mahmood, 24, of Parkfield Road, Alum Rock – sentenced to 12 years and 10 months
Yasine Sadiq, 27, of Fernbank Road, Birmingham – sentenced to 11 years
Ilyas Sadiq, 28, of Fernbank Road, Birmingham – sentenced to 10 years and 10 months
Levy Mukwita, 25, of Wallbank Court, Birmingham – sentenced to 10 years and six months
Mohammed Usman, 26, of Hodge Hill Road, Birmingham- sentenced to 10 years and six months
Amani Adams, 21, of Drews Lane, Birmingham- sentenced to eight years
Haroon Iqbal, 34, of Drylea Grove, Birmigham- sentenced to six years and four months
Adam Slater, 21, of Tyburn Road, Birmingham- sentenced to six years
Humair Ul Rehman, 27, of Rymond Road, Birmingham- sentenced to six years
Tiahna Phillips, 23, of Draycott Avenue, Birmingham- sentenced to five years
Mark Seeley, 36, of Nineacres Drive, Solihull – sentenced to four years and eight months
Detective Sergeant Craig Tennant praised the investigation, stating, “This is a fantastic result following a complex investigation. The group operated as a coalition, a rare tactic, allowing them to service more customers and generate greater profits. Our actions send a strong message that we are relentless in tackling serious and organised crime.”
West Midlands Police continues its efforts under **Operation Target**, addressing guns, drugs, and exploitation to safeguard communities. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity, as even small pieces of information could prove crucial in ongoing investigations.