Major Win Against HECTOR County Line Gang in Brighton
Brighton and Hove’s Community Investigations Team has landed a hefty blow against organised crime. After a ruthless two-year probe, Seyed Mousavian, 42, was slammed with a 10-year jail term at Lewes Crown Court on 23 March. Mousavian, from Grand Parade, Brighton, was found guilty of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
HECTOR Gang’s Crack and Heroin Empire Crumbles
The notorious HECTOR county line was behind the spread of crack cocaine and heroin across Brighton and Hove. Mousavian is the tenth gang member locked up since 2020. Senior HECTOR leaders have been handed prison sentences totalling over 64 years.
County lines operate by pushing drugs from big cities into smaller towns, using mobile phone ‘lines’ controlled by gang bosses. Unlike typical setups, HECTOR had senior members active right here in Sussex, giving cops a vital edge to strike deep into the gang’s ranks.
Exploiting the Vulnerable: Inside the HECTOR Operation
The gang preyed on young and vulnerable people, forcing them into street-level dealing through violence and intimidation. While foot soldiers risked street punishment, the big bosses stayed safely in charge, raking in the profits.
Shockingly, the HECTOR crew swapped phone numbers four times over four years to dodge detection. Disturbingly, these numbers were found on phones belonging to five individuals who died in drug-related incidents between 2018 and 2020.
Justice Served: ‘Devious’ Mousavian Gets Prison Time
The court’s conspiracy to supply charge proved the gang’s ruthless commitment to drug trafficking went far beyond simple possession. HHJ Mooney labelled Mousavian a “very devious man” who capitalised on the opportunity to rise in the brutal HECTOR gang.
Detective Inspector Dee Wells said: “This significant custodial sentence is the latest step in a long, complex investigation into an extremely dangerous crime gang operating in Brighton and Hove. Mousavian’s sentence is a clear message of our commitment to dismantling drug supply chains and protecting our communities.”
