An Ilford drugs line has been busted and six gang members have been convicted.

The ‘Jay’ line offered cocaine to users, operating out of Ilford and flooding the streets of Southend with around 900g of drugs between June and December 2022.

Bulk messages would be sent out to customers, with runners then working shifts to sell the drugs.

It is estimated that the drugs line facilitated around 1,700 individual drug deals while it was operating.

In December 2022, police executed a warrant at the Ilford home of Jordan Osbourne-Small, who worked in a management role for the drugs line.

He was caught preparing wraps of class A drugs in his lounge when officers entered.

Osbourne-Small was caught preparing wraps of cocaine in his living roomOsbourne-Small was caught preparing wraps of cocaine in his living room (Image: Essex Police)

A quantity of drugs was seized, along with multiple sets of scales and drug paraphernalia.

Officers further searched a safe found inside an outbuilding at the home, where they discovered a mixing agent which is dangerous for human consumption.

The 30-year-old was charged with conspiring to supply cocaine and possession with intent to supply cocaine.

He denied the charges, but was convicted following a trial at Basildon Crown Court, with a jury taking less than one hour to convict him.

He was jailed for five years and nine months last Wednesday (July 24) at the same court.

Osbourne-Small ran the operation alongside 32-year-old Daniel Mutambo, who previously admitted his role and was jailed for 54 months in December last year.

Debbie Johnson, 56, of Northview Drive, Westcliff, was found to be the person responsible for restocking drugs and keeping the runners supplied.

Johnson was also responsible for paying the runners and ensuring the profits were passed on to Osbourne-Small and Mutambo.

She admitted conspiring to supply Class A drugs and was sentenced to 40 months imprisonment at Basildon Crown Court on March 10 last year.

Three runners for the drugs line have also been jailed.

Danielle Jackson, 40, of Rochford Road, Southend, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, with rehabilitation and unpaid work requirements attached.

Renee Crocker, 25, of Shaftesbury Avenue, Southend, was sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, with rehabilitation and mental health treatment requirements attached.

Sydney Hicks, 23, of York Road, Southend, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, with rehabilitation and mental health treatment requirements attached.

All three admitted conspiring to supply Class A drugs and were sentenced at the same court on March 10 last year.