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Yesterday (June 16), Usman Alam appeared at Manchester Crown Court, where he was jailed for crimes he committed while operating as a drug dealer in Rochdale.
The 36-year-old was previously found guilty of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis and possession of cannabis with intent to supply, along with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm (GBH) and threats to kill.
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Between 2018 and 2022, Alam was involved in the supply of a wholesale amount of cocaine and the production of cannabis across England, as well as street level dealing across Greater Manchester.
This was uncovered through messages found on a phone belonging to him which was seized by police during a raid at his address in January 2022.
Alam, of Law Street, Rochdale, also had his bank account studied by police, which showed he had received £370,216, with no sign of any legitimate wages being received.
Usman Alam smiled as he posed with cannabis plants (Image: GMP)
During the raid at his home, cannabis, weighing scales and three mobile phones were found.
In 2024, Alam accused a man who was drug dealing for him of stealing drugs after an amount of his cannabis was stolen.
He headbutted the victim before taking a knife and striking him with the handle numerous times, slicing and cutting the victim.
A cannabis plant part of Alam’s operation (Image: GMP)
Later the same day, Alam made threats to “shoot” everyone and “bomb houses” of family members associated with the victim.
Alam was jailed for six years and three months for his criminality.
Detective Inspector Richard Castley from our Serious Crime Division said: “This sentencing sends a clear message that drug-related crime will not be tolerated. Over a four-year period, this individual amassed nearly £400,000 through his illegal drug operations.
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“The violence he showed by the brutal beating of someone he merely suspected of stealing from him, demonstrates the dangerous nature of Alam and how he thinks he is untouchable and not to be crossed.
“We remain commitment to dismantling Organised Crime Groups that cause immeasurable harm to our city-region.
“Greater Manchester Police will continue to use every resource us and we will use the full force of the law to identify, investigate, and prosecute those who profit from drug dealing and distribution.”
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