Amjad Ali, a 50-year-old Royal Mail worker, has been sentenced to six years and nine months after admitting to multiple offenses related to a cannabis supply operation. Ali intercepted drug-filled parcels and redirected them to himself, resulting in nearly £1.2 million in cash being found in his storage locker.
The operation took place over the course of a year from 2024 to 2025, during which Ali relabeled parcels and arranged for their delivery to various addresses, including his own home. His activities were uncovered on December 12, 2025, when the Thames Valley Police's Berkshire East Disruption Team executed warrants at locations associated with him.
During the searches of his home, vehicle, and storage facility, officers discovered £1,185,420 in cash hidden in a storage locker, along with an additional £42,290 found at his residence. This cash is believed to be proceeds from the sale of cannabis and represents the largest cash seizure ever made by Thames Valley Police.
Ali was arrested and charged the following day, ultimately pleading guilty to charges including being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug, theft of parcels, possession of criminal property, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
Investigating officer PC Filippo Brancato stated after the hearing at Reading Crown Court that Ali had attempted to exploit his position at Royal Mail for financial gain. He emphasized that the significant cash seizure highlights the profits generated through criminal activities. The money seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act will be reinvested into policing and community initiatives to combat criminal activity.
The Royal Mail responded by stating that they take any criminal activity involving their network seriously and have measures in place to protect the mail while collaborating with law enforcement agencies on investigations.