Dramatic Escape Attempt During Police Raid
Footage has emerged showing the moment a drug dealer, Abdulaziz Haruna, made a desperate attempt to escape a police raid on his Sheffield home. The video, which has gone viral, shows Haruna, wearing only his underwear, leaping through a door as officers used a chainsaw to gain entry. This incident occurred in May 2023, following his suspected involvement in a drug operation estimated to be worth over £280,000.
The Raid and the Escape
South Yorkshire Police executed a warrant at Haruna's home on Middlewood Drive East. The initial warrant in February 2023 uncovered evidence of an active drug line, “MO,” along with slips of paper advertising the illicit enterprise. This suggested Haruna was involved in a large-scale operation supplying heroin and crack cocaine. When police returned in May, Haruna's response was far from calm. As officers used a chainsaw to force entry, Haruna dramatically crashed through the door in his underwear, attempting to flee the scene. The ensuing chaos saw him scrambling over an officer in a desperate bid to evade capture.
The Aftermath
Haruna was swiftly apprehended and treated for injuries sustained from the shattered glass door. His escape attempt, however, was unsuccessful. The incident resulted in a lengthy investigation, culminating in Haruna's sentencing. He was apprehended, treated for his injuries sustained during the escape attempt, and subsequently charged.
The Sentencing
Despite initially denying any involvement and claiming a seized Nokia phone belonged to a friend, overwhelming evidence led to Haruna pleading guilty to the supply of crack cocaine and heroin at Bradford Crown Court on January 22, 2024. On Friday, November 29th, 2024, he was sentenced to seven years and three months imprisonment at Sheffield Crown Court. The judge deemed the scale of his operation significant, citing the approximately £280,000 profit generated. The fact he posed on Snapchat with large sums of cash indicated the extent of his wealth generated from the illegal operation.
Police Investigation and Officer's Statement
Detective Constable Darcy Hope, the investigating officer, highlighted Haruna's contradictory behaviour. While he initially denied wrongdoing after the February raid, his desperate attempt to escape during the subsequent visit, seriously endangering his own safety, contradicted his earlier claims. Detective Constable Hope described the operation as sophisticated, emphasizing the significant impact of such drug dealing on vulnerable members of society. She commended her team’s dedication and urged anyone with suspicions of drug activity to report it immediately. Haruna’s blatant disregard for his safety and the law is a direct result of the profits generated from exploiting vulnerable communities through this sophisticated drug ring. The severity of the sentence reflects the seriousness of his crime and should deter similar actions in the future. The efforts of the South Yorkshire Police force have resulted in dismantling this significant drug supply chain and keeping the streets safer. This successful operation serves as a testament to the force's commitment to reducing crime. His time behind bars sends a clear message against drug dealing.
