A 19-year-old man has been jailed after using social media to advertise and sell drugs under the username ‘Dobby’s Packs,’ influenced by a Harry Potter character. Lewis Breen-Ledger, from Halesowen, pleaded guilty to multiple drug-related offences and was sentenced to four and a half years in prison at Birmingham Crown Court.
Breen-Ledger operated on Instagram and Snapchat, offering a range of Class A and B drugs for sale. His operation came to light after West Midlands Police raided his home twice. The first search in May 2022 resulted in the seizure of cocaine, cannabis, ketamine, cash, and several weapons, including three zombie knives. A rubber mask and figurine of Dobby, the Harry Potter house elf, were also recovered from his property.
Despite being arrested and released on bail, Breen-Ledger rebranded his social media accounts under the name ‘Highland Exotics’ and continued to deal drugs. A second raid on his home led to the discovery of more drugs and a mobile phone, which confirmed his ongoing illegal activity. Officers also found additional drugs, including cannabis, at his address.
Breen-Ledger was convicted of seven drug offences, including possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine. He also admitted to two unrelated driving offences, one of which caused serious injury to a woman on a bicycle and the other to a man crossing the road.
Detective Sergeant Adam Buzzard of West Midlands Police stated, “Breen-Ledger showed a brazen disregard for the law, continuing to deal drugs while on police bail. He has been supplying drugs since the age of 16, and his actions have caused significant harm to individuals and communities.”
Breen-Ledger’s conviction sends a clear message that those involved in the illegal drug trade will face severe consequences, regardless of their efforts to hide behind social media anonymity.
