From a street dealer to a trio involved in a drugs conspiracy operation, these men were detained, brought to justice and are now serving their time behind bars.
Tackling drugs is one of South Yorkshire Police’s priorities, with some communities plagued by dealers, users and associated anti-social behaviour.
Rivalries between drug dealing gangs is often at the heart of some of the serious violence seen on the streets of South Yorkshire.
There have also been a number of murders over the years linked to drugs.
To pass on information about those involved in drug dealing, call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Rivalries between drug dealing gangs is often at the heart of some of the serious violence seen on the streets of South Yorkshire.
7. Adnan Jama
Heroin and crack cocaine dealer Adnan Jama , 26, formerly of Carwood Grove, Burngreave, was jailed for five years and seven months for dealing. He was first caught by police with drugs when he was a passenger in a car and on a second time during a visit to his former home.
Police stopped a VW Golf car on Earl Marshal Road, Fir Vale, Sheffield, on July 5, 2020, and discovered Jama had £1,490 in cash, crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis.
After Jama was released under investigation, police visited his home on January 1 following a report of an assault and found the defendant hiding in a cupboard.
Officers discovered heroin and cocaine at the property as well as cannabis all valued at £960 along with high-valued clothes and £1,430 in cash.
He admitted two counts of possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply, two counts of possessing heroin with intent to supply and two counts of simply possessing cannabis. Photo: SYP