Crackdown on ‘Goldie’ Drug Line
Izar Ahmed, 32, from Leegomery, Telford, has been locked up for seven years after running a ruthless drugs operation. Caught in January 2023, Ahmed was at the helm of the notorious ‘Goldie’ drug line.
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Police seized his phone, uncovering daily chats with an accomplice who updated him on sales, stock, and cash flow.
£32,000 Profit Uncovered
Officers found 21 daily income reports showing a staggering £32,000 takings — about £1,500 a day. The evidence revealed the ‘Goldie’ line wasn’t just dealing drugs, but running a full-blown criminal business.
Justice Served at Shrewsbury Crown Court
Ahmed pleaded guilty to supplying class A heroin. On 4 February, the judge sentenced him to 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.”