Cardiff, United Kingdom - September 21, 2024

In a daring but ultimately doomed escape bid, 27-year-old Sambou Kassama from Ely, Cardiff, leaped from a second-floor window of his home in an attempt to flee from the law. The incident, unfolding on July 4, 2024, was part of a police operation targeting his drug dealing activities in the area.

South Wales Police executed a search warrant at Kassama's address, leading to the dramatic moment captured by police drones where Kassama not only tossed drugs out of his window but also took the perilous jump in an effort to evade arrest. Despite his dramatic escape attempt, Kassama was soon apprehended, found hiding in a neighbor's garden.

The police investigation uncovered that Kassama was running two drug lines, dealing in crack cocaine and heroin, illustrating the scale of his criminal operations. Following his capture, Kassama faced justice in Cardiff Crown Court on September 17, 2024, where he admitted to his crimes, including possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. He was sentenced to 4 years and 4 months in prison.

South Wales Police emphasized their zero-tolerance stance on drug dealing with Detective Chief Inspector Owen stating, "This case is not just about stopping one individual; it's about sending a clear message that we will pursue and prosecute those who deal in drugs without mercy. Our communities deserve to be safe, and we are committed to making that happen."