Drug dealer sentenced to seven years in prison

A 30-year-old drug dealer has been sent to prison for seven years as part of Operation Revive.

Rany Khalifa, previously of Northampton, was arrested on October 15, 2023, outside an address in Stimpson Avenue, Northampton.

Police officers had searched a flat on the street that morning following intelligence that the address was associated with Class A drug dealing.

Once inside, they found a substantial quantity of cocaine, as well as paperwork with Khalifa’s name on. More than £5,000 in cash was also found inside an air fryer.

Although no one was inside the property when officers initially entered, as they were searching, Khalifa returned to the address in a black Audi and was detained. A further 45 bags of cocaine and more cash were located within the vehicle and Khalifa himself was found to be in possession of a small quantity of cannabis.

The seized drugs were later found to be worth in excess of £33,000.

Khalifa who already had other impending prosecutions for similar offending earlier in 2023 was subsequently charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession of cannabis, possession of criminal property, and driving whilst disqualified and without third party insurance.

After being found guilty of all charges at Northampton Crown Court, Khalifa was sentenced this month (September 2) to seven years in prison.

Op Revive Sergeant Scott Garbett said: “This is a fantastic result for the Op Revive team and I hope it sends a clear message that trying to make money through criminal means doesn’t pay and that the police will catch up with you in the end.

“I would like to thank DC Casey McQuade from Northampton CID who was the case officer following the arrest. I would also like to thank our partners who assisted us in this case including Northamptonshire Childrens’ Trust, Futures Housing and West Northamptonshire Council.

“Op Revive is a neighbourhood led policing operation with brilliant support from other departments and partner agencies and we will all continue working hard to put more people like Rany Khalifa behind bars.”

Operation Revive is the Force’s hard-hitting enforcement campaign, led by the Neighbourhood Policing Teams, which focuses on bringing the offenders of serious violence associated with Class A drug dealing and gangs to justice.  

If you have concerns about drug dealing, or someone becoming drawn into gang culture, please report it to us on 101, online at www.northants.police.uk/ro or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.