Three members of the same Birmingham family have been handed lengthy prison sentences following a police operation that uncovered a loaded firearm and a significant stash of drugs.
Police Raid Uncovers Arsenal and Drugs
West Midlands Police executed a warrant on a Nissan car parked on Holte Road in Aston in January 2023. The vehicle was linked to brothers Jon-James (known as Jayden), Kye, and Kaiden Lemathy. Inside, officers discovered a sawn-off shotgun, which was fully loaded with cartridges, alongside a substantial quantity of cannabis and cocaine.
The drugs were estimated to have a street value exceeding £12,000. Subsequent analysis of CCTV footage showed the three men accessing the Nissan multiple times over a five-day period.
Digital Evidence and Family Sentencing
Forensic examination of several confiscated mobile phones revealed they had been used to advertise drugs for sale in bulk. This digital evidence formed a key part of the case against the family.
Jayden Lemathy, 33, of Holte Road, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. He was sentenced to 10 years and eight months in prison.
Kye Lemathy, 21, also of Holte Road, admitted possession with intent to supply a Class B drug and possessing criminal property. The court heard that Kye was once a promising footballer with Walsall FC before turning to crime. Earlier this year, in a separate case related to a shooting in Aston, he admitted possession of a firearm with intent. His total sentences amount to over nine years in prison.
Kaiden Lemathy, 18, of the same address, was sentenced to two years for possession with intent to supply drugs and possession of a firearm. In a separate investigation, he received a further seven-year sentence for offences including causing grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving.
Police Commitment to Tackling Drug Networks
Detective Sergeant Fisher, from the force's Major Crime unit, commented on the result. "The end result of months of complex enquiries was three members of the same family being convicted for serious offences," he said.
"We know that they were responsible for issues arising from the supply of drugs in the local area – and we’re more committed than ever to cracking down on that." The case highlights the ongoing efforts by West Midlands Police to dismantle organised crime groups and remove dangerous weapons and drugs from the streets of Birmingham.
