A 23-year-old man from Swindon has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison for his role in grooming teenagers to sell illegal drugs. Kyum Raham, of Northern Road, Rodbourne Cheney, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on 22 January 2026 after admitting to three offences under the Modern Slavery Act and two counts of supplying illegal drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and cannabis.
An investigation by the Wiltshire Police Serious Organised Crime Unit found that Raham targeted children aged 16 and under using social media apps like Snapchat. He used cash offers to groom the teenagers before trafficking them across Swindon to carry out drug deals on his behalf. Detective Inspector Champion described Raham as a predator who manipulated vulnerable young people to profit from their exploitation.
In addition to his prison sentence, Raham has been issued a 10-year Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order. This order restricts his travel, prevents him from contacting certain individuals, and limits his ability to possess electronic devices. This sentencing follows ongoing efforts by local authorities to address an increase in drug-related crime, which has risen by 14.8 per cent in the area over the past year.
Local law enforcement continues to focus on these issues through initiatives such as Operation Sacramento, which was launched in November 2025 to tackle drug-related violence and the exploitation of young people. These measures are part of a wider regional crackdown on illegal drug networks and child exploitation, including activities coordinated under Operation Scorpion.
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