A Woolwich drug dealer who was caught with two live firearms and ammunition has been jailed. 

Jahzadd Ryan, 25, was running and controlling a crack cocaine and heroin line named Major. 

The line had been actively selling crack cocaine and heroin in Brighton and was linked to Ryan’s phone. 

Officers raided an address frequented by Ryan in Woolwich in August 2023 and he was found with two live firearms, ammunition as well as evidence of the drug line. 

Ryan was arrested and charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin, two counts of possession of a firearm without a certificate, and two counts of possession of ammunition. 

He was also further charged with six further drug offences after being found in possession of quantities of drugs, and running the Major drug line between October 2021 and March 2022. 

Ryan appeared before Lewes Crown Court last year and pleaded guilty to the charges. 

At the same court last Monday (November 25) he was sentenced to 14 years and eight months’ imprisonment. 

Jahzadd RyanJahzadd Ryan (Image: Sussex Police) Philip Peck, a detective constable, said: “This was an extremely complex case, Ryan tried his best to evade police detection, utilising multiple mobile phones and using others to do his bidding. 

“But, after working tirelessly, and closely with the Metropolitan Police we were able to ensure Ryan and two extremely dangerous firearms are off the streets. 

“Ryan used and exploited others when running this drug line which ran between London and Brighton, so it is only right he serves time in prison. 

“The supply of drugs causes harm and misery not just to those that consume the drug but also the surrounding community. This sentence reflects the level of harm that Ryan was inflicting and is fully justified. 

“I’d like to thank PC McDowall of the Metropolitan Police who provided key evidence in the case against Ryan. We worked together to secure Ryan’s arrest, charge and ultimately, his conviction.”