Shomari Kondwani has been sentenced to five and a half years for multiple drug offences in Swindon and modern slavery.

Shomari Kondwani, 36, of Ruskin Grove, Bristol, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on March 19 after pleading guilty to:

• Being Concerned in the Supply of Class A drugs (crack cocaine) between 12/10/2025 and 05/02/2026
• Being Concerned in the Supply of Class A drugs (heroin) between 12/10/2026 and 05/02/2026
• Possession of Class A drugs (cocaine)
• Possession of Class B drugs (cannabis)
• Modern Slavery – Section 1 Modern Slavery Act 2015
• Possess/Acquire/Use Criminal Property

Kondwari was identified following the arrest of another man, and his phone was downloaded. Messaging were recovered and traced back to Kondwari including: ‘U AINT GOING FAR WITHOUT PASSPORT’ and ‘U WILL BE FOUND’, ‘CHECKING U ACTIVE’ and ‘QUICK SPEED IT UP’.

Kondwari was arrested on February 5 at his home address where £4,825 in cash was located along with a phone, a box containing smoking equipment for cannabis, a small amount of cannabis, 1.75 grams of cocaine and a set of scales with Class A remnants on them. Messages were retrieved from the phone detailing Kondwani directing other dealers around.

PC Charlie Forster said, “We understand that illegal drugs have a significant impact on our local communities and therefore we will continue to work hard and take action against those that distribute drugs in Wiltshire.

“Thanks to a thorough investigation, Kondwari entered guilty pleas, and I am pleased that he will serve significant custodial sentences.

“Vulnerable children and adults are often exploited in the supply of drugs, which is why we work hard to disrupt criminal groups.

“If you are affected by the issue, we encourage you to report drug dealing and drug related anti-social behaviour to Wiltshire Police to help prevent further offences in Wiltshire”.

To find out more about county lines and the signs that someone might be involved: Child criminal exploitation | Child abuse | Wiltshire Police

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