Three jailed after detectives disrupt county line drug supply

An investigation by detectives into an organised crime group has disrupted the supply of crack cocaine and heroin in Dorset.

Three defendants have appeared before the court for their roles in supplying crack cocaine and heroin between July 2022 and January 2023.

The group was operating a county line that was based in Bournemouth but supplied drugs across Dorset, London and Scotland.

The investigation was carried out by detectives from the Serious Organised Crime Investigation Team to identify those responsible for the drug dealing network.

During the course of enquiries, officers seized approximately £7,000 worth of class A drugs.

It was established that 37-year-old Sadiq Mohamed, of Southall in London, played a significant role in the organised crime group. He pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to seven years in prison.

Cabdi Mohamed, aged 27 and of Aberdeen in Scotland, was also found to have played a significant role. He pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin and was jailed for three years and six months.

A third accomplice, 23-year-old Parsa Boustan, of Wandsworth in London, also pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to three years in prison.

All three men were sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 6 March 2026.

Detective Constable Ade Stocker, of the Serious Organised Crime Investigation Team, said: “The sentencing of those involved in this county line sends a clear message that this type of criminal activity will not be tolerated in our communities.

“County line operations exploit young and vulnerable people spreading drugs and violence through our communities and towns. The sentencing reflects the seriousness of these offences and the harm county drug lines can cause.

“Disrupting county lines activity is a priority for us and this result demonstrates the commitment of Dorset Police to protect the public and safeguard those at risk of exploitation.

“I hope this outcome reassures the public that we will continue to pursue those profiting from county line drug dealing. I would like to encourage anyone who has concerns about drug activity or exploitation of others, to come forward and report it to us.”

Information can be reported online via the Dorset Police website or by calling 101. If a crime is in progress, always dial 999.