Three Men Locked Up Over Major Ipswich Cocaine Ring
Three men have been handed a combined 24 years behind bars for running a large drug supply operation in Ipswich.
Azem Ferizolli, 24, from Dagenham, was jailed for eight years and six months. His brother Halit Ferizolli, 34, from Romford, got nine years. Genart Loca, 23, also from Dagenham, received seven years. The trio pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine at Ipswich Crown Court on 3 March.
Raid Uncovers Luxury Haul and Crack Cocaine Network
The arrests came after a string of raids in July 2022 targeting homes in Ipswich and London. Officers from the Serious Organised Crime Unit teamed up with the Metropolitan Police to execute multiple warrants.
They seized:
- £50,000 in cash
- Two Rolex watches worth £25,000
- Designer clothes, shoes, and handbags valued at £10,000
- A Toyota Prius worth £7,000
- £10,000 worth of suspected cocaine
- A suspected fake passport
Linked Case Sees Five Others Sentenced
This bust ties into an earlier case from 2023, where five men pled guilty to cocaine conspiracy from Dec 2020 to July 2022. They got prison terms totalling about 15 years. Those jailed include:
- Avenis Dida, 22, 32 months, no fixed address
- Hayg Boduryan, 33, 4 years, Ipswich
- Kastriot Rexha, 24, 32 months, no fixed address
- Arxhend Bera, 18, 30 months, Stowmarket
- Artan Kastrati, 33, 38 months, Hounslow
Police: ‘No One Is Untouchable’
DC Chris Townrow from the Serious Organised Crime Unit said:
“This was an extensive, proactive operation between ourselves and the Met, leading to the successful prosecution of three more members of this network. I hope this result sends a clear message that we will continue to pursue gangs wherever they operate in the UK. The harm drugs cause communities across the country will not be tolerated.”
He added:
“This case shows that those higher up the supply chain who think they’re untouchable are not above the law. We will find them and bring them to justice, along with the runners they send out to distribute drugs.”
Call to Action: Help Fight Drug Crime
Police are urging the public to report any suspicious drug activity. You can call 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning 0800 555 111.
