Five Jailed for County Lines Drug Ring Exploiting Vulnerable Teen
Five men were sentenced over two days at Kingston Crown Court on 29 and 30 July for their roles in a vicious county lines drug operation exploiting a vulnerable autistic 15-year-old boy.
Heavy Sentences for Drug Lords and Runners
- Jemy Capitao, 28, Llanelli: 12 years for conspiracy to supply class A drugs, possessing criminal property, and arranging exploitation.
- Basky Capitao, 27, Waltham Cross: 11 years for conspiracy to supply drugs and exploiting another person.
- Harvey Kimpton, 21, Harlow: 11 years for conspiracy to supply drugs, possession of a firearm, and drug possession with intent to supply.
- Ayyub Elaouzi, 22, Waltham Cross: 8 years 4 months for conspiracy to supply and facilitating exploitation.
- Harry King, 20, Hertford: Two-year suspended sentence for facilitating exploitation.
A sixth man, Kenneth Langrish, 36, of Enfield, pleaded guilty to similar charges and awaits sentencing.
Operation Orochi Shuts Down ‘Gino Line’ Drug Network
Specialist Met Police team Operation Orochi uncovered the brutal county lines ring, which trafficked drugs from London to smaller towns. They targeted vulnerable youngsters and people struggling with addiction to run drugs for them.
The nightmare began when a missing autistic schoolboy was traced to Swansea in September 2020, forced into running drugs for the “Gino line.” Investigators revealed chilling messages showing the teen was starving and abused while coerced into the trade.
Violence, Firearms & High-End Crime Lifestyle Revealed
Police found a loaded .22 calibre pistol, a disguised Taser, and large quantities of class A drugs during raids. Luxury goods and a cash counting machine were recovered from the gang’s stash, exposing the riches built on exploitation.
Detective Constable Ben Baker warned: “County lines drug dealers exploit young and vulnerable people, hoping to shield themselves from justice. This case shows we will pursue offenders regardless of whether victims assist. The recovery of a loaded firearm highlights the violence linked to drug supply. We hope this judgment sends a strong message to gangs using children as drug runners.”
