Ten men have been jailed for a combined total of more than 85 years after police uncovered an industrial-scale drugs operation supplying cocaine and cannabis across West Yorkshire.

A long-running investigation by West Yorkshire Police uncovered a major organised crime gang operating from Halifax, with connections to Middlesbrough and Blackpool.

The operation involved the wholesale supply of cocaine and cannabis, with two distribution hubs used to control stock, organise transactions and distribute drugs.

Mohammed Hussain, 33, of Lemington Avenue, Halifax, was identified as a central figure in the operation, running distribution hubs from a flat in the Holmefield area and another property on Saville Park Road.

From these addresses, Hussain controlled stock levels, distribution, transactions and the repackaging of drugs.

He was also regularly seen meeting couriers and customers.

Hussain and his right-hand man, Zahid Shakoor, 34, were found to be present at both properties, with digital evidence establishing their involvement in the wider organised crime gang.

During the investigation, Hussain was arrested in November 2024 following an exchange which led officers to recover 4kg of cocaine, 20kg of cannabis and £26,970 in cash.

Further searches of the properties uncovered two stolen shotguns and industrial-scale drug paraphernalia.

Following Hussain's arrest, the gang was disbanded and other members were arrested.

Ten men were sentenced to immediate prison terms at Bradford Crown Court on Friday (Oct 30), while an 11th defendant received a suspended prison sentence.

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The sentences were:

Allah Yaar, 35, of Haigh Road, Lindley, Huddersfield, was jailed for 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, Halifax, was jailed for 13 years for conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply cannabis and conspiracy to possess criminal property.
Muhammed Ahmed Khan, 36, of Lunedale Avenue, Middlesbrough, was jailed for ten years for conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property.
Muhammed Hussain, 33, of Lemington Avenue, Halifax, was jailed for 12 years for conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply cannabis, possession of a firearm without a firearm certificate, possession of a shotgun and possession of criminal property.
Mohammed Rana, 57, of Alwen Avenue, Huddersfield, was jailed for five years for conspiracy to possess criminal property and fraud by false representation.
Joseph Ali, 27, of Highcroft Avenue, Blackpool, was jailed for five years and seven months for conspiracy to supply cocaine.
Mohammed Nadeem, 44, of Winchester Road, Middlesbrough, was jailed for nine years and six months for conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property.
Jordan Barker, 42, of Denbigh Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, was jailed for four years and three months for conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property.
Naveed Iqbal, 36, of Reservoir Road, Halifax, was jailed for eight years and one month for conspiracy to supply cocaine.
Ajmeer Miah, 22, of Gainsford Road, Sheffield, was jailed for four years for conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property.
Zulfazah Khaliq Hussain, 42, of Washington Street, Bradford, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for 24 months, for transferring criminal property and failing to comply with a Section 49 RIPA notice.

Detective Inspector Kevin Daly, of West Yorkshire Police's 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.”