Man who trafficked three teenagers jailed

A man who trafficked three teenage victims has been jailed and made subject to a Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order (STPO).

Kyum Raham, 23, formerly of Northern Road, Rodbourne Cheney, appeared at Swindon Crown Court today (22/01) for sentencing after previously admitting three counts of arranging or facilitating travel of another with a view to exploitation, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine, heroin and cannabis.

He was jailed for five years and seven months.

He was also given a 10-year Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order. These aim to stop the receiver from committing modern slavery or human trafficking offences by imposing restrictions on their behaviour, such as restricting travel, contact with certain people, or possession of specific devices.

Raham was sentenced following an investigation by our Serious Organised Crime Unit, which established that he had been directing teenagers, all aged 16 and under, to conduct drug dealing activity on his behalf.

It found that Raham was exploiting the teenagers as runners by recruiting them through Snapchat and then grooming them by offering them cash.

He was subsequently charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, and then further charged with three counts of breaching section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act.

Detective Inspector Champion of the Serious Organised Crime Unit said: “This STPO is a significant achievement which recognises the risk that Raham poses, both while in prison and when he is released.

“The order will require Raham to keep police immediately informed of any changes of addresses, provide his social media account details, register his mobile phones and prohibit any unsupervised contact with any person under the age of 18, including online.

“He is a predator who exploited the victims for his own gain, tempting them with money and arranging their travel around Swindon to deal drugs on his behalf.

“I’d like to commend the officers involved for their determination and diligent work in securing the STPO and for their investigation which has led to Raham being put behind bars.

“I’d also like to thank the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC) for their help and support with obtaining the order.”