“Tony” Cocaine Trio Locked Up in Major Drug Bust
Three men behind the notorious “Tony” cocaine line have been handed hefty prison sentences after police smashed their drug network running from Essex to Eastbourne.
Lewes Court Delivers Justice
At Lewes Crown Court on January 31, Jonid Cufaj, Julian Cufaj, and Urim Peraj were convicted for their key roles in trafficking class A drugs across the South East. The investigation leading to their arrests underscored a determined police effort to crush drug crime hurting local communities.
Police Praise Teamwork Behind the Takedown
Chief Inspector Di Lewis lauded the collaboration between Essex Police, the Metropolitan Police, and Sussex’s Neighbourhood Enforcement Team. Their joint efforts brought down the “Tony” drug ring as part of broader campaigns like Project Adder and Operation Orochi — cracking down on damaging County Lines drug operations.
Big Seizures and Tough Sentences
- The Cufaj brothers masterminded the supply chain.
- Urim Peraj handled distribution in Eastbourne.
- Confiscated drugs and mobiles were vital evidence securing convictions.
Jonid Cufaj drew a 6½-year prison term for supplying class A drugs. Julian Cufaj and Urim Peraj also received substantial sentences, hammering home the severe consequences of drug trafficking.
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