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London Police Seize Massive GBL Haul, Firearm Found
17 Apr
Summary
- Over 2,000 liters of GBL were seized in a major London drug bust.
- A firearm, ammunition, and £100,000 cash were found with the drugs.
- The drug is linked to chemsex and spiking, with significant harm potential.
Metropolitan police have dismantled a large-scale drug operation in London, seizing over 2,000 litres of gamma butyrolactone (GBL). The 61-year-old suspect, Ahoor Ramabark Fathi, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including intent to supply Class A and B drugs, firearm possession, and possessing criminal property. His arrest followed a joint investigation revealing the transport of GBL from Manchester to London and crystal meth in the reverse direction.
During searches linked to Fathi, officers discovered 2,256 litres of GBL stored in 188 one-litre bottles. Further searches at one of his addresses uncovered a firearm, ammunition, £100,000 in cash, and 456g of crystal meth. Lead investigator Detective Inspector Mark Gavin highlighted this seizure as one of the largest of GBL in London, emphasizing its devastating impact and links to serious offences.
The Met's specialised crime unit utilized cell data to locate Fathi's associated properties in Ealing and Southall. GHB, the substance GBL converts to in the body, is an odourless liquid known for its rapid incapacitation effects, with the difference between a high and overdose being minimal. The police are actively working with charities to address concerns related to recreational drug use in the chemsex scene, prioritizing community safety and encouraging victim support.
