Acton Estate Gang Members Jailed

'Dramatic' decrease in crime on South Acton Estate following arrests

Sixteen gang members responsible for anti-social behaviour (ASB) on the South Acton Estate have been sentenced to a total of over 35 years imprisonment.

Police say since their operation concluded they have seen a dramatic decrease in crime on the estate.

Joseph Olabode, 20 of Hinkley Close, Harefield was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months at Harrow Crown Court on 22 August for two counts of supplying a class A drug.

Daniel Sztukowski, 32 of Steyne Road, Acton was sentenced to eight months imprisonment suspended for 24 months at Harrow Crown Court on 22 August for two counts of Supplying a class A drug and 1 count of offering to supply a class A drug.

A 17 year old from Acton was sentenced to an 18 months Youth Rehabilitation Order at Harrow Crown Court on 18 August for two counts of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and one count of being in possession of a class B drug.

A 16 year old from Hounslow was sentenced to a 12 month Rehabilitation Order at West London Youth Court on 12 August for two counts of supplying a class A drug.

Dwayne Stevens (pic above), 20 of Sparks Close, Acton was sentenced to three years imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 11 August for five counts of supplying a Class A drug.

Jeremiah Hernandez, 29 of Christianfields Avenue, Gravesend was sentenced to four years imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for nine counts of supplying Class A drugs.

Omar Caine, 25 of Garrett Close, Acton was sentenced to four years imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for 12 counts of supplying a Class A drugs.

Luke Powell, 24 of Newport Road, Acton was sentenced to three years and eight months imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for eight counts of supplying a class A drug.

Travis Tuitt, 25 of Northcroft Road, Hanwell was sentenced to three years and eight months imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for five counts of supplying a class A drug.

Tyrone Williams, 28 of Walm Lane, NW2 was sentenced to four years and four months imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for six counts of supplying a class A drug.

Carlos Williams, 26 of Clandon Close, Acton was sentenced to three years imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for three counts of supplying a class A drug.

Ayyub Jama, 18 ) of Jasper Avenue, W7 was sentenced to two years detention in a young offenders institution at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for five counts of supplying a Class A drug.

Jatinder Budwal, 33 of Twyford Avenue W7 was sentenced to two years and four months imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for four counts of supplying a class A drug.

Zoran Vukadinovic, 52 of The High Street, Acton was sentenced to one year imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for two counts of supplying a class A drug.

Roman Shymkvych, 31 of High Street, Acton was sentenced to three years and two months imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for seven counts of supplying a class A drug.

Glen Clarke, 24 ) of The Vale, Acton was sentenced to four years imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on 6 August for four counts of supplying a class A drug.

Over the last five months, officers from Trident’s Central Gangs Unit, Ealing’s Gang Unit, South Acton Safer Neighbourhoods Team and the Local Policing Team have been tackling gang violence, drug dealing and ASB on the South Acton Ward under Operation Peltra.

During the operation officers executed simultaneously warrants over two days in July targeting those linked to drug dealing on the estate. The warrants were carried out across London including Ealing, Harrow, Hounslow and Hillingdon boroughs as well as Gravesend in Kent. 17 arrests were made. The offenders had over 80 offences between them.

Of those 17, 16 were charged with offences ranging from possession with intent to supply class A drugs, being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, or in the actual supply of class A drugs.

All 16 pleaded guilty at their first hearing at Harrow Crown Court.

Detective Superintendent Tim Champion, Trident Central Gangs Unit, said: "This is a great example of the proactive work Trident conducts with local boroughs to tackle violent gang members involved in the supply of harmful drugs.

"By successfully removing the negative role models and their gang associates within the local community we are hoping to prevent young people from joining gangs in the first place.

"Being in prison it is not a positive experience. There is nothing fashionable about having a criminal record. It only makes it harder to get a job or into further education. There is nothing untouchable about being involved in violence and crime. It can lead to getting arrested, sent to prison, seriously injured or even killed.

"We cannot tackle gang violence alone. We are working with partners, agencies and communities to offer ways out of gangs and divert young people away from what can become a very destructive path."

Sergeant Sean Snaith from South Acton Safer Neighbourhoods Team said: “Since the conclusion of this operation The South Acton Ward team has seen a dramatic decrease in drug related crime and anti social behaviour within the ward. We have recently attended the South Acton Ward Forum in order to update the residents of South Acton prior to the defendants being sentenced and this was met with positive feedback.”

29th August 2014