Amjad Ali, a 50-year-old Royal Mail worker, received a sentence of six years and nine months for his role in a cannabis supply operation. Ali pleaded guilty to multiple offenses, including conspiracy to supply a Class B drug, theft of parcels, possessing criminal property, and unlawful possession of an offensive weapon.
Authorities discovered more than £1.2 million in cash hidden in a storage locker belonging to Ali. An additional £42,290 was found at his home address. Police stated that Ali exploited his position at a Royal Mail logistics center between 2024 and 2025. He identified parcels believed to contain drugs before they underwent X-ray screening, rerouting them for his personal gain. The scheme involved relabeling packages and having them delivered to various addresses, including his own.
The operation was uncovered on December 12 of the previous year when Thames Valley Police executed warrants at properties associated with Ali. The seizure of over £1.2 million in cash is reportedly the largest cash seizure ever made by Thames Valley Police, believed to be proceeds from the sale of cannabis.
PC Filippo Brancato, the investigating officer, commented that Ali's attempt to profit from his role was unsuccessful and that the sentence demonstrates that "crime does not pay." He added that money seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act will be reinvested into policing and community initiatives. Royal Mail has stated that it takes criminal activity within its network seriously and cooperates with law enforcement agencies.