Drugs gang jailed for almost 100 years

Operation Perryville

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A police operation to smash a major class A drugs ring in Rochdale has led to the conviction of 26 people and nearly 100 years jail time.

The offenders were sentenced to a total of 99 years and eleven months in prison as a result of Operation Perryville, an intelligence-led operation targeting those suspected of dealing drugs.

Today, (Friday 9 July 2010), the final offenders were sentenced at Bolton Crown Court in the culmination of months of work by officers to stop heroin and crack cocaine flooding the streets.

Intelligence from the community was compiled over several months and resulted in a series of raids in May 2009.

Warrants were executed at 30 addresses in the Milkstone and Deeplish areas during the two days, Wednesday 13 May and Thursday 14 May 2009.

Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent John O'Hare, said: "It is fantastic news for the community and for us that these people are no longer bringing misery to their neighbours by dealing drugs.

"Operation Perryville followed complaints about drug dealing from members of the community. We always act on any credible information that helps us rid our communities of this kind of criminal behaviour.

"This operation was ongoing for several months, gathering intelligence and evidence and this brings it to a successful conclusion.

"If people report suspicions to us and don't see police acting immediately it is because we are working to develop as strong a case as possible and today is also proof of that."

Farooq Khondaker, 21, of King Street South, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for four years and eight months.

Kenneth Hurn, 30, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to three counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and was sentenced to two years and eight months' imprisonment.

Steven Connelly, 39, of Montgomery, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for three years and four months.

Hameed Akhtar, 40, of Clement Royds Street, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for four years and three months.

Saqib Hussain, 27, of Henry Street, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was sentenced to five years and four months imprisonment.

Mohammed Akbar Ali, 20, of Foxholes Road, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for two years and eight months.

Imran Vagheir, 23, Dunkirk Rise, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for five years and eight months.

Ruemaan Vagheir, 22, of Canon Street, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and Money Laundering and was jailed for nine years and two months.

Peter Ryan, 54, of Finsbury Street, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for two years and eight months.

Najam Satti, 26, of Elliott Street, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for six years.

Zahid Anwar, 24, of Hilltop Drive, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was sentenced to eight years in prison.

David Smith, 35, of Finsbury Street, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for six years and four months.

Mohammed Imran, 25, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for six years and eight months.

Shahid Hussain, 25, of 387 Albert Royds Street, Rochdale pleaded guilty to supplying class A drugs and was jailed for two years.

Endadur Rahman, 31, of 2 Heybrook Street, Rochdale pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for six years nine months

Mohammed Shah, 33, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for five years four months

Rafan Ali, 23, of 25 Ellesmere Street, Rochdale pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for four years and four months.

Usman Shafique, 21, of Henry Street, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. He was given a 12-month community order and ordered to pay £160 costs.

Jason Gregory, 29, of Thetford, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. He was sentenced to six months in prison suspended for two years.

Gary Whitworth, 48, of Dunstable, Lower Falinge, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply class of A drugs. He was given a 12-month community order.

Stephen Kenny, 37, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. He was sentenced to 10 months in prison suspended for two years.

Tahir Farid, 27, of Ormerod Street, Bury, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for five years and four months.

Adrian Girling, 24, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to two counts of supplying a class A drug and assault and was jailed for two years and one month.

Ashique Ali, 23, of 20 Good shepherd Close, Rochdale pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was jailed for four years and eight months.

Lee Russell, 35, of 55 Low Hill, Smallbridge pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment suspended for two years.

Faisal Hussain, 24, of Henry Street, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was sentenced to a supervision order.