Brothers Sentenced to Eight Years Each for County Lines Drug Operation
Two brothers from Wolverhampton have been handed eight-year prison sentences for their roles in a County Lines drug network that supplied Class A substances across the Black Country. Akeam Khan, aged 27, and Mohammed Shay Khan, aged 26, were convicted after a thorough investigation by West Midlands Police's County Lines Taskforce.
Operation Uncovered 'Kash Line' Network
The investigation focused on the 'Kash Line,' which was reported to be supplying crack cocaine and heroin to large groups in the Wolverhampton area from June 2024 to September 2025. Police acted on intelligence about the drug line, leading to a detailed probe that involved examining phone records and CCTV footage.
Through this work, authorities linked the brothers to multiple phones used in the operation. One phone alone was found to have sent nearly 20,000 text messages and received over 21,000 calls, with other devices also handling thousands of communications. This evidence was crucial in establishing their involvement in the drug supply chain.
Arrests and Court Proceedings
In September last year, the County Lines Taskforce executed warrants at several addresses, resulting in the arrests of Akeam Khan from Bramdean Walk and Mohammed Shay Khan from Warstones Gardens, both in Wolverhampton. They were charged with multiple offences, including acquiring and possessing criminal property, possession with intent to supply Class A drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and crack cocaine, and supplying these substances along with cannabis.
Both brothers appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on February 10, where they pleaded guilty to all charges. The court sentenced each to eight years in prison, marking a significant outcome in the fight against organised crime in the region.
Police Response and Ongoing Efforts
Detective Constable Louise Ford of the County Lines Taskforce commented on the case, highlighting the impact of such networks on communities. "Following a thorough investigation, a lot of CCTV work, and detailed examinations of the phones, we were able to shut down the network and put the brothers before the courts for them to answer for their crimes," she said.
"We know that County Lines networks impact our communities and fuel other crime. This is why we continue to work day in, day out, to stop those moving drugs throughout the West Midlands area and find those responsible to bring down drug lines."
This case is part of Operation Target, a broader police initiative aimed at removing drugs from the streets and tackling organised crime across the West Midlands. The operation underscores the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to disrupt drug supply networks and protect local communities from the harms associated with drug trafficking.
