Birmingham Cocaine Dealer Who Distributed Business Cards Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
A Birmingham drug dealer who brazenly advertised his illegal services by sending out business cards has been jailed for nine years following a significant police investigation. Mohammed Ahmed, aged 27, played a key role in the notorious 'Jason' county drugs line, which flooded the city with dangerous Class-A substances including crack cocaine and heroin.
Evidence Seized During Police Raids and Arrests
West Midlands Police officers seized substantial quantities of Class-A drugs from Ahmed during a traffic stop and from an address directly linked to his criminal activities. In a dramatic raid on his home in Sparkhill in March of last year, authorities recovered ammunition and large wads of cash, highlighting the scale of his operations.
Ahmed arrived at his residence during the police operation but immediately fled the scene upon spotting officers. However, his attempt to evade capture was short-lived, as he was arrested within a week from another vehicle in the Nechells area of Birmingham.
Business Cards and Digital Evidence Build Overwhelming Case
Detectives uncovered that Ahmed had distributed business cards to promote his drug-dealing services, a bold move that ultimately contributed to his downfall. Further evidence was found on his mobile phone, which contained videos showing heroin being processed and packaged, alongside numerous clips and photographs depicting large amounts of cash and drugs.
Despite refusing to comment during police interviews, the overwhelming evidence collected from his home, car, and personal possessions allowed officers to build a robust case against him. Ahmed, of Doris Road in Sparkhill, was convicted on multiple charges, including being concerned in the supply of Class-A drugs between April 2024 and 2025, possessing ammunition, holding criminal property, and committing driving offences.
Sentencing and Police Statements
Following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court, Ahmed was sentenced to nine years in prison last Friday, February 20. Detective Sergeant Adam Buzzard of West Midlands Police emphasized the impact of such crimes, stating, "Drugs not only ruin lives, but fuel further crime and we’ve managed to shut down a significant drugs line. Ahmed was trading Class-A drugs in the region and I’m sure this would have continued had he not been stopped."
He added, "Ahmed tried to avoid capture but it was only a short reprieve, and he has rightly lost his freedom." A force spokesperson further highlighted the broader effects of county lines drug dealing, noting that it exploits vulnerable individuals and communities, with the County Lines Taskforce actively working to dismantle such operations based on public information and targeted investigations.
