A 61-year-old Southall man has been jailed for 12 years after police discovered one of London’s largest seizures of GBL - a liquid drug that has been linked to drink spiking and serious harm.

Ahoor Ramabark Fathi, of Willowbrook Road, Southall, was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court on 23 July 2026 following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime Unit.

Police said officers identified Fathi during an investigation into suspected drug supply between Manchester and London. Intelligence suggested large quantities of GBL were being transported to London, while crystal meth was being supplied in the opposite direction.

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Following searches linked to the investigation, officers found a rented storage container containing 188 boxes of GBL, with a total of 2,256 litres recovered. Police also recovered cash, crystal meth, ammunition and a firearm during searches at other linked addresses in Ealing.

Fathi had pleaded guilty to offences including possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession of criminal property.

Detective Inspector Andy Windridge, from the Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime Command, said the seizure was a “significant amount” of GBL and that removing it from circulation would help protect communities from the harm caused by illegal drugs.

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He said: “This was one of the largest seizures of GBL in London and demonstrates our commitment to tackling those who supply drugs and put vulnerable people at risk.”

GBL has been associated with drink spiking because of its ability to impair victims and make them vulnerable. Police continue to warn people about the dangers of accepting drinks from others or leaving drinks unattended.

The Metropolitan Police said the investigation showed the scale of organised drug networks and highlighted its ongoing work to disrupt the supply of dangerous substances across London.

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