Ten men have been jailed over the discovery of an “industrial scale” drugs operation based in Halifax.

A long-term investigation by West Yorkshire Police uncovered the plot to supply wholesale amounts of cocaine and cannabis across West Yorkshire.

The force says Mohammed Hussain, 33 of Lemington Avenue in Halifax, was operating two distribution hubs – one from a flat in Holmfield and the other on Savile Park Road.

From the hubs, he controlled stock levels, distribution, transactions and re-packaging and was often seen to meet couriers and customers.

placeholder image — The men jailed over the find.

Detectives say Hussain and Zahid Shakoor, 34 of Hornby Terrace in Halifax, were found to be present at both addresses and digital evidence proved their role in the wider gang.

Hussain was arrested in November 2024 following an exchange that led to the recovery of 4kg of cocaine, 20kg of cannabis, and £26,970 in cash.

Further searches at the addresses saw officers recover two stolen shotguns and industrial scale drugs paraphernalia, and make more arrests.

Appearing before Bradford Crown Court on Friday were:

Allah Yaar – 35 of Haigh Road in Lindley, Huddersfield – who was sentenced to 14 years and three months for two counts of conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply cannabis and conspiracy to possess criminal property.

Zahid Shakoor – 34 of Hornby Terrace in Halifax – who was sentenced to 13 years for conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply cannabis, and conspiracy to possess criminal property.

Muhammed Ahmed Khan - 36 of Lunedale Avenue in Middlesborough – who was sentenced to ten years for conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property.

Muhammed Hussain – 33 of Lemington Avenue in Halifax – who was sentenced to 12 years for conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply cannabis, possession of firearm without firearm certificate, possession of shotgun and possession of criminal property.

Mohammed Rana – 57 of Alwen Avenue in Huddersfield- who was sentenced to five years for conspiracy to possess criminal property and fraud by false representation.

Joseph Ali- 27 of Highcroft Avenue in Blackpool – who was sentenced to five years and seven months for conspiracy to supply cocaine.

Mohammed Nadeem – 44 of Winchester Road in Middlesbrough – who was sentenced to nine years and six months for conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property.

Jordan Barker, – 42 of Denbigh Avenue in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire – who was sentenced to four years and three months for conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property.

Naveed Iqbal – 36 of Reservoir Road in Halifax – who was sentenced to eight years and one month for conspiracy to supply cocaine.

Ajmeer Miah – 22 of Gainsford Road in Sheffield – who was sentenced to four years for conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property.

Zulfazah Khaliq Hussain – 42 of Washington Street in Bradford – who was sentenced to 12 months, suspended for 24 months for transferring criminal property and failing to comply with s49 RIPA notice.

Detective inspector Kevin Daly, of the force precision team, said: “This was a huge investigation, and we know the devastating impact the supply and use of class A drugs can have.

“Large scale operations of this nature can drive associated criminality such as violence and exploitation across our neighbourhoods.

“Organised crime groups rely on firearms, violence and intimidation to maintain control over local drug markets, causing significant harm to our communities.

“Tackling this is a priority, but we cannot do it alone. We rely on the support of communities to provide information.

"Every piece of information, no matter how small it may seem, can help us build a clearer picture and take action.”