Man jailed after officers uncover plot to supply drugs and obtain gun

A man has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment after Met officers ran an investigation to prove he was involved in the conspiracy to supply five kilos of cocaine and the conspiracy to obtain a skorpion machine gun.

Stephen Dynan, 37 (09.07.86), of Wolsey Crescent, Croydon was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment at Croydon Crown Court on Friday, 8 March.

He pleaded guilty at a previous hearing at the same court on Tuesday, 5 March for:

- Conspiracy to obtain a firearm

- Conspiracy to supply cocaine

- Conspiracy to import cocaine

- Conspiracy to import cannabis

- Conspiracy to carry out a sophisticated warehouse burglary

- Conspiracy to transfer criminal property

All charges relate to offences committed between March and June 2020.

The case comes as the Met continues to fight community crime and tackle the issues that matter to communities most, making London safer for those who live, work and raise a family in the capital.

Specialist Met officers used data-led intelligence to bring Dynan to justice, gathering enough evidence to show he was using an encrypted device and was involved in a conspiracy to import and supply drugs from overseas. This expensive and sophisticated technology was used in an attempt to conceal his criminal activities.

Officers diligently analysed the messages on the encrypted device and through further investigations were able to gather strong evidence to attribute the device with the ‘Hastybasil’ handle to Dynan. Messages that were sent and received by Dynan were analysed by officers and revealed discussion of large amounts of drugs being imported and moved by Encrochat.

Investigations revealed that the 37-year-old was also involved in the planning of a sophisticated burglary and plotting to falsely imprison multiple people.

Officers conducted a warrant at Dynan’s home address on Friday, 12 January 2023 where he was arrested.

Detective Inspector Driss Hayoukane who led the investigation, said:

“I’m extremely proud of my team of officers who secured the 12-year conviction of Stephen Dynan following a persistent data-led operation.

“He was involved in these conspiracies and used an encrypted platform without considering the ripple effects of drugs and firearms on the wider society.

“He believed that using encrypted platforms would keep him out of reach of law enforcement agencies, but the contents of the device led to his downfall.

“We are determined to robustly deal with criminals who impact the lives of those around them so that we can improve the trust and confidence between communities and the Met.”

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