16:36, 18 May 2026Updated 16:38, 18 May 2026
Kenneth Galloway (top right), Mohammod Jahed and Kian Senior (bottom left).(Image: Leicestershire Police)
A Leicester drug kingpin’s network crumbled after an operation which sought the supply of drugs at a “wholesale” level was exposed.
Leicestershire Police identified Sarju Khushal, 31, as one of the ringleaders of the organised crime group.
Khushal, formerly of Hazeldene Road, Leicester, would buy cocaine and heroin in wholesale amounts, then split that stock up and supply both other drug dealers and users.
Searches of the address saw officers recover a large quantity of class A and B drugs, drug paraphernalia, numerous devices and cash.
He lived at the home with his partner Saffron Franklin, 30, who police said assisted him in operating his business.
The force said Franklin assisted Khushal by taking and sending money and moving drugs for others to collect.
Detectives added that Khushal paid for holidays for the two of them, and gave her cash to deposit into her account as well as joint possession of the cash found at the address.
Examination of his devices revealed the true extent of his criminality, which dates back to 2019, with images and text messages evidencing the supply of drugs found on his mobile phone.
His phone showed that Khushal supplied significant amounts of cocaine and heroin.
The investigation led by East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) found that other men were involved in the operation at various levels.
Evidence also identified Kenneth Galloway, Mohammod Jahed and Kian Senior as being involved in the supply of controlled drugs.
Police have shared images found on Galloway’s mobile device, which show cash and drugs.(Image: Leicestershire Police)
Galloway, 31, formerly of Myrtle Road, Leicester, was involved in dealing cocaine and heroin, selling those drugs both at street level and to other dealers.
Police said he was supplied the drugs by Khushal.
When Galloway was arrested four mobile devices were seized with three of these containing messages consistent with an involvement in dealing class A drugs.
One of the mobile devices was found to contain images of cash and drugs.
Jahed, 30, formerly of Coleman Close, Leicester, was a dealer who supplied significant quantities of drugs purchased from Khushal, returning substantial sums of money to him in return.
Senior, 31, formerly of Thorpe Field Drive, Leicester, was similarly a dealer who supplied significant quantities of drugs, having sourced them from Khushal.
During Senior’s arrest, two bags of cocaine were recovered, along with digital scales which were swabbed and found to contain residues of cocaine.
Designer clothing, jewellery and cannabis gummies were also recovered from his home.
Khushal, was jailed in March last year for 11 years, and was sentenced on the basis he had supplied 19kg of the illegal drugs.
A trial at Leicester Crown Court saw the others involved sentenced on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15.
Franklin pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs – heroin and cocaine – and possession of criminal property.
Images showing the designer items and cannabis gummies which were seized from Senior’s home.(Image: Leicestershire Police)
She was sentenced to two years in prison, however the sentence was suspended for two and a half years.
Part of the sentence also saw her ordered to complete 150 hours unpaid work and complete 15 days on a rehabilitation programme.
Galloway pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin, and was sentenced to 11 years and six months in prison.
He is said to have been involved in the supply of at least 5kg of drugs over four years.
Jahed pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, and was sentenced to eight years and three months in prison.
He was said to have been involved in the supply of 5kg of drugs over his offending period.
Senior pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, and was sentenced to six years and three months in prison.
He was said to have been involved in the supply of 1kg of drugs during his offending period.
A sixth defendant, Reece Bell, 34, formerly of Broughton Road, Leicester, pleaded guilty in 2025 but failed to appear in court for sentencing at the time.
In August last year he was subsequently jailed for three years and seven months for possession with intent to supply class A drugs and possession of criminal property.
The senior investigating officer in the case, DS Chris Sewell, said: “The investigation, which began in 2023, has resulted in six people involved in the supply of class A and B drugs being convicted and jailed for more than 40 years between them.
“This was a significant and lengthy investigation for the team and I would like to pay testament to the investigating officer, Detective Constable Lucy Clarke, who worked tirelessly in getting a case of this size to court and subsequently a successful prosecution.
“We are in no way complacent, we know disrupting such a large-scale operation only opens a gap for others to fill.
“Our efforts to tackle the supply and distribution of controlled drugs remains ongoing and we will leave no stone unturned to identify offenders and bring them to justice.
“Drugs misuse impacts many individuals and communities and is responsible for the breakdown of relationships and families.”
Anyone with any information about drugs misuse or has any suspicions about individuals who may be involved is asked to report their concerns via the police website.
