A "trusted lieutenant" played a significant role in an organised crime group which saw him responsible for multi-kilo purchases of heroin. He and his cousin used EncroChat phones in an attempt to evade authorities.
Rizwan Anwar, 29, of Newport, was involved in the buying and selling of six kilograms of heroin during March and July 2020. His role involved gathering large amounts of cash for multiple kilos of heroin.
In messages to his cousin, named Ali, he spoke about making sure the "bash" was properly packaged for onward supply and directed others on the street such as runners to transport the drugs and collect cash from dealers. Sentencing, Judge Jeremy Jenkins said: "A very large amount of drugs were trafficked and considerable sums of money were thereby generated. You were an integral part of the organised crime group and played a significant role in its success."
