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A 20-year-old drug dealer from Epsom who exploited and sexually abused a vulnerable teenage girl has been jailed for two years and five months, following a joint investigation between Cambridgeshire and Surrey police forces.
Adam Farag, of Colne Court, Epsom, recruited the girl into a county lines drug operation, coercing her into transporting heroin and cocaine from London to Cambridge. He also used her home to store drugs, all while subjecting her to sexual abuse.
Welfare Check Uncovers Exploitation
The abuse came to light during a welfare check at the girl’s home in Cambridge, where officers discovered clear signs of exploitation and drug activity. Farag was arrested the next day.
Upon arrest, police recovered an axe and knife in his possession — weapons used in a road rage attack during which Farag had threatened another motorist with both weapons during a confrontation.
Violence, Drugs and Abuse
Farag pleaded guilty to the following charges:
- Threatening a person with a knife in a public place
- Two counts of possessing a knife/bladed article in a public place
- Being concerned in the supply of cocaine
- Being concerned in the supply of heroin
He was also found guilty at trial of engaging in sexual activity with a girl, adding to the serious nature of his offences.
Police Statement
Detective Constable Sarah Knights, who led the investigation, said:
“Farag targeted a vulnerable, young girl, getting her involved in a county lines drugs operation with little consideration for how it might impact her.
He used the girl to store his drugs while sexually abusing her, and the road-side incident showed he is capable of serious violence.”
Sentencing and Public Protection
Farag was sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court on Monday, June 16, and is now serving a custodial sentence of two years and five months.
Police continue to urge anyone who suspects someone is being exploited through county lines activity to report it immediately.
How to Report County Lines Exploitation
- Call 101 or 999 in an emergency
- Report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
- Visit www.childrenssociety.org.uk for guidance on spotting the signs of child criminal exploitation
