County Lines Drug Gang Busted and Jailed After Crack and Heroin Supply to Surrey and Hampshire
Major County Lines Gang Sent Down
A ruthless drug ring from Bexley and Greenwich has been slammed behind bars for peddling crack cocaine and heroin from Stratford into West Surrey and Hampshire. The gang’s county lines operation, cracked open after coordinated raids in March 2023, led to nine arrests across London, Surrey, and Hampshire.
After a tough joint investigation by Surrey, Sussex, and Metropolitan Police, the criminals have been handed a combined 34 years in prison.
Heavy Sentences for Key Players
- Ross Bannister, 30, Greenwich – caught dealing Class A drugs, jailed for 9 years and 4 months.
- Abraham Musoke, 29, Bexley – worked as a courier, sentenced to 6 years and 9 months.
- Jamie Smith, 31, Greenwich – acted as local controller, got 3 years and 1 month.
- Billy Cross, 25, Basildon – caught supplying Class A, sentenced to 9 years and 4 months.
- Paul Skabarntsky, 29, no fixed address – local controller, jailed for 3 years and 1 month.
- Liam Neylon, 27, Farnham – local controller, got 3 years and 9 months.
- Runners Noella Facer (Farnborough), Bean Pearce (Alton), and Kerry Pearce (Alton) received two-year suspended sentences.
Police Strike Back Against Drug Gangs
Police made it clear their fight isn’t over. PC Ed Bush blasted the gang’s exploitation of vulnerable people, saying:
“All these individuals are part of a system that preys on the vulnerable and brings nothing but misery to our communities. Every day, we are working to identify who they are and disrupt their networks. I hope this case shows that it doesn’t matter how long it takes – we will find you.”
Assets to Be Seized, Public Urged to Cooperate
Authorities are now targeting the gang’s ill-gotten gains, vowing to seize any assets bought with dirty money.
The police are urging locals to report any suspicious drug activity or concerns about vulnerable people being targeted by gangs. You can tip off Surrey Police directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Stay informed and help stop county lines crime by visiting the Surrey Police website.
