Jailed for drug offences, ten of the sixteen lived in Putney
Sixteen gang members have been sentenced to a total of 37 years in prison following a Trident Central Gangs Unit and Wandsworth borough joint intelligence-led operation, targeting gangs and drug supply in Wandsworth.
The final sentence was handed out on Tuesday 16 September at Kingston Crown Court to 12 members of the gang, with the other four people having already been sentenced at the same court in June, July and early this month.
Lord Price QC, told the court how 25-year old Islam Mahmoud from Roehampton was 'in a different league' to other dealers and 'performed a very significant role' within the drugs network.
The operation, supported by officers from the Territorial Support Group ran from January to March 2014. Those targeted were believed to be 'high harm' individuals who were suspected of involvement in the supply of Class A and B drugs in Wandsworth Borough.
Officers spent time gathering intelligence to identify and target the key individuals before eventually executing a series of search warrants at addresses in and around Roehampton Estate in Wandsworth.
During the police raids, which were carried out on 26 March 2014 - Class A drugs - namely heroin - were recovered as well as cannabis, various drugs paraphernalia and significant sums of money. A stun gun was also recovered from one address.
Detective Superintendent Tim Champion, Trident Central Gangs Unit, said: "This is a great example of the proactive work Trident conducts with local boroughs to tackle violent gang members involved in the supply of harmful drugs. By successfully removing the negative role models and their gang associates within the local community we are hoping to prevent young people from joining gangs in the first place.
"Being in prison it is not a positive experience. There is nothing fashionable about having a criminal record. It only makes it harder to get a job or into further education. There is nothing untouchable about being involved in violence and crime. It can lead to getting arrested, sent to prison, seriously injured or even killed.
"We cannot tackle gang violence alone. We are working with partners, agencies and communities to offer ways out of gangs and divert young people away from what can become a very destructive path."
Detective Chief Superintendent Richard Smith from Wandsworth borough, said:
"This week’s sentencing is a culmination of joint working between Wandsworth and Trident to target those involved in gang-related criminality. We will maintain enforcement operations focusing on those who do not accept the offers available to change their lifestyle.
"Every person we believe to be affiliated to a gang in Wandsworth is given the opportunity and support to turn their back on this lifestyle through our multi agency partnership. However, those who choose not to accept this help and support can expect us to target them through enforcement.
"Wandsworth is a progressive borough in our partnership activity and is not just about enforcement. My officers work together with key partners and the voluntary sector to offer gang members opportunities to leave their gang lifestyle behind them through various avenues such as sport, mentors, education, apprenticeship and employment.
"We will also ensure that safeguarding of young persons is at the top of our agenda, to protect those who may be vulnerable because a family member is affiliated to a gang. This especially includes young females that are either girlfriends or a sibling of a gang member."
The following people were sentenced at Kingston Crown Court.
1. Neville Hoffman, 43, (07.07.1971) of Etta Street, Deptford, SE8, was sentenced to three years for five counts of Class A Drugs Supply, namely crack cocaine and heroin. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 16 April.
2. Mohammed Abubaker, 23, (10.09.1991) of 41 Holmsley House, Tangley Grove SW15, was sentenced to two and a half years for one count of Class A Drug Supply, namely cocaine and one count of Class B Drug Supply, namely cannabis. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 10 April.
3. Adam Broom, 24, (10.08.1990) of Upper Richmond Road, SW15 sentenced to one year and six months for one count of Supply Class A Drugs Supply, namely cocaine. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 10 April.
4. Anthony Duhur, 23, (18.09.1991) of Huntingfield Road, SW15 has been sentenced to two years for five counts of Class A Drug Supply, namely crack cocaine and one count Class B Drug Supply, namely cannabis. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 10 April.
5. Kwesi Williams, 18, (24.01.1996) of Swanwick Close SW15 has been sentenced to one year and six months at a young offenders institute for eight counts of Class B Drugs Supply, namely cannabis, three counts of Class A Drugs Supply, namely cocaine and one count possession of Class B Drugs, namely cannabis. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 10 April.
6. Oliver Easy, 22, (01.04.1992) of Chobham Gardens SW19 was sentenced to one year for three counts of Class B Drug Supply, namely cannabis and three counts of Concerned in Supply of Class Drugs, namely cannabis. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 10 April.
7. Michael Kraszewski, 21 (09.05.1993) of Winchfield House SW15 was sentenced to three years and four months for six counts of Class A Drug Supply, namely cocaine, one count of Class B Drugs Supply, namely cannabis and one count of possession with intent to supply Class B, namely Cannabis. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 26 June 2014.
8. Islam Mahmoud, 25 (06.09.1989) of Woking Close SW15 was sentenced to five years for one count of Class A Drugs Supply, namely cocaine. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 10 April.
9. Ama Mohammed, 25, (02.02.1989) of Sherfield Gardens SW15 was sentenced to three years and four months for five counts of Class A Drugs Supply, namely crack cocaine. He had earlier pleaded guilty 10 April 2014.
10. Myan Mohammed, 21, (01.01.1993) of No Fixed Abode was sentenced to three and a half years for five counts of Class A Drugs Supply, namely crack cocaine, seven counts for Class B Drugs Supply, namely cannabis and one count of Offering to Supply Class A drugs, namely cocaine. He had earlier pleaded guilty 26 June.
11. Paul Nembhard, 47, (01.06.1967) of Charcot House, Highcliffe Drive SW15 was given a one year sentence, suspended for two years for three counts of Class B Drugs Supply, namely cannabis, one count of Class A Drugs Supply, namely cocaine and one count of Offering To Supply Class A Drugs, namely cocaine. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 27 March.
12. Joseph Williams, 24, (09.01.1990) of Alfarthing Lane, SW18 was sentenced to three years and ten months for five counts of possession with intent to supply class B drugs, namely cannabis, one count of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, namely heroin, four counts for Class A Drugs Supply, namely cocaine. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 27 March.
The following were previously sentenced as follows
13. Daniel Martin, 29, (24.03.1985) of Ashleigh House, Curtisfield Way, SW16, was sentenced to three years and four months on 28 August at Kingston Crown Court for five counts of Class A Drugs Supply, namely crack cocaine and heroin. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 16 April.
14. A 17-year-old from Sutton was given a nine month Youth Referral Order at South London Juvenile Court 27 May for one count of Class B Drugs Supply. He had earlier pleaded guilty on 27 March.
15. Leoni Easy, 25, (21.06.1989) of Overton House, SW15 was sentenced to 180 Unpaid Work hours on 11 June at Kingston Crown Court for three counts of Class B Drugs Supply, namely cannabis and one count of possession with intent to supply class B drugs, namely cannabis. She earlier pleaded guilty on 9 May.
16. Victor Brandao, 26, (4.3.1988) of Denmead House, Highcliffe Drive, SW15 was sentenced to three years and four months on 13 May at Kingston Crown Court, for three counts of Class B Drugs Supply, namely cannabis, two counts of Class A Drugs Supply, namely cocaine and possession of class B drugs, namely cannabis. He pleaded guilty on 13 May.
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September 19, 2014
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