Two men from Birmingham have been jailed after peddling Class A drugs onto the streets of Swansea.
38-year-old Ayaz Hussain and 33-year-old Asam Bashir were identified during an investigation into a county lines drug supply gang. Both were driving into Swansea on February 27 when officers deployed a stinger, leading to their successful arrest.
Substantial quantities of heroin and crack cocaine were located within their vehicle.
Ayaz Hussain has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, and being concerned in their supply.
Asam Bashir, who pleaded not guilty in March but was found guilty in August, has been sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison for the same offences.
Sergeant Luke Tucker said:
“Ayaz Hussain and Asam Bashir were both heavily involved in the supply of Class A drugs into Swansea.
“These illegal drugs have devastating consequences on the people further down the chain who end up using them, not to mention their family, friends and wider communities.
“Hussain and Bashir were clearly significant players in this illegal activity, and their heavy sentences reflect that. People like them are not welcome on the streets of Swansea, and it’s great to see criminals like them going to jail.”
