Birmingham Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Selling Drugs via Business Cards

Birmingham: (Web Desk) – A 27-year-old Birmingham man, Muhammad Ahmed, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for distributing heroin and crack cocaine through an innovative county-line operation using business cards to promote his illegal trade.

Police said Ahmed, operating under the network known as “Jason,” was apprehended following a raid on his Spark Hill home in March 2025. Officers seized a substantial quantity of Class A drugs, cash, and ammunition. Ahmed initially attempted to flee the scene in his vehicle but was arrested within a week in Nechells.

Investigators found his mobile phone contained videos and photographs documenting drug preparation, packaging, and large amounts of cash, confirming the scale of his operation.

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At Birmingham Crown Court, Ahmed was found guilty of supplying Class A drugs, possessing ammunition, holding criminal property, and multiple driving offenses committed between April 2024 and 2025.

West Midlands Police highlighted the dangers of county-line networks, which not only distribute drugs but exploit vulnerable individuals. Officials stated that the investigation has dismantled a significant drug network and encouraged the public to provide information for ongoing operations.