Two Bedford Drug Dealers Jailed Over County Line Crack and Heroine Plot
Amir Ghafoor, 30, and Ussman Zafar, 30, have been locked up after being caught running a drug empire linked to the notorious G Man county line in Bedford. Both men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin and got hefty jail terms—Ghafoor behind bars for three years and nine months, Zafar for two years and seven months.
Police Snatch £32,000 Worth of Drugs and Cash in Major Bust
The crackdown came after months of relentless intelligence work by Bedfordshire’s top cops. Their efforts led to a raid that seized over £2,000 in cash and drugs with a staggering street value:
- Cannabis worth up to £22,610
- Crack cocaine worth up to £8,500
- Heroin worth up to £21,120
The £2,425.21 in seized cash has been handed over to YouTurn Futures, a charity battling youth violence and exploitation in Bedfordshire.
County Lines Drug Gangs Exploit Kids and Vulnerable Adults
County lines gangs use dedicated phone lines to push Class A drugs in new towns, often preying on kids and vulnerable people. The gangs groom youngsters to deal drugs and take over homes of vulnerable adults in a vile tactic called “cuckooing.”
Sergeant James West, who led the operation, said:
“We’ve done significant work to identify key players in county lines. This bust is one of many recent successes in cracking down on organised crime in Bedfordshire. Our communities can be assured we’re fighting hard to keep them safe.”
Detective Chief Inspector Louisa Glynn added:
“County lines gangs exploit children with violence and debt bondage, forcing them to carry drugs and weapons. It’s crucial we work with partners to protect vulnerable people and disrupt these criminals.”
Police Urge Public to Help Tackle Drug Crime
Authorities urge anyone with information about drug dealing, county lines, or child exploitation to contact the police on 101 or use the online reporting centre. Reports feed into intelligence systems to track organised crime.
People can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Bedfordshire police vow to keep up the pressure on drug gangs and safeguard communities.
