‘Goldie’ Drug Kingpin Jailed for Seven Years
Izar Ahmed, 32, from Leegomery, Telford, has been locked up after leading a ruthless drugs operation known as the notorious ‘Goldie’ line. Caught in January 2023, Ahmed’s criminal empire was exposed after police seized his phone.
£32,000 a Month from Dangerous Class A Heroin
Daily chats between Ahmed and an accomplice revealed the inner workings of the drug line. Officers uncovered 21 income reports showing a jaw-dropping £32,000 takings – roughly £1,500 every single day. This wasn’t just drug dealing; it was a full-blown illegal business.
Seven Years’ Hard Time at Shrewsbury Crown Court
Ahmed pleaded guilty to supplying class A heroin. On 4 February, the judge dealt him a hefty sentence: seven years behind bars.
“Ahmed was running a sophisticated and profit-driven drugs line that brought significant harm to vulnerable people and to our communities.”
