Selita, 27, of Palmers Road in Arnos Grove, North London, was sentenced to five years and seven months, while Kola, 30, of Beccles Drive in Barking, East London, received a 16-month sentence. Both men were convicted in connection with an organised crime group involved in the distribution of cocaine across the area.
Thames Valley Police identified the gang operating multiple drug lines throughout Milton Keynes between April 2022 and November 2023. These lines sold Class A drugs, primarily cocaine, to hundreds of customers every month. The operation was shut down after several raids, where large quantities of drugs and cash were seized. In total, 1.5kg of cocaine, along with drug paraphernalia and nearly £60,000 in cash, were recovered.
In December 2023, Zeqir Pisli, a 30-year-old from Aylesbury Street in Milton Keynes, was sentenced to 13 years and eight months for his role in the conspiracy. Other members of the group, including Festim Pisli, 36, received prison sentences as well.
Detective Inspector Natalie Hall, from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit, commented on the significant work done to dismantle this criminal network. She stated, “The fact that this investigation has led to 60 years’ imprisonment for 14 men is a testament to the officers who worked so hard compiling evidence and ensuring justice.”
The operation continues to highlight the ongoing efforts by police to combat drug trafficking and the violence and misery associated with illegal drugs.