Burnley 'Tiger Line' Drug Boss Jailed for Eight Years and Eight Months

April 7, 2026

Three men, including the "chief executive officer" of the "Tiger Line" drug conspiracy, have been jailed for supplying Class A drugs in Burnley. Zeeshan Khan received eight years and eight months for his role.

Zeeshan Khan, 28, of no fixed address, was identified as a three-strike drug dealer. He was the head of the Class A drugs supply conspiracy. The Tiger Line operated from March 2024 until arrests were made in March 2025.

The Tiger Line had a structure similar to a legitimate business. It was operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its sole purpose was to flood Burnley streets with heroin and crack cocaine.

Zeeshan Khan made key strategic decisions. He directed street dealers and paid them. He sourced drugs and ensured the line remained operational. Khan also helped prepare and sell drugs. He set drug prices and was responsible for marketing.

Mohsin Ahmed, 28, of no fixed address, was Khan's chief operating officer. Ahmed was a courier for the Tiger Line. He transported large amounts of Class A drugs into Lancashire. These drugs were processed and bagged in a Burnley stash house. Ahmed also bagged and sold drugs.

Atif Khan, 25, of Queensgate, Nelson, was a street dealer directed by Zeeshan Khan.

The trio were all charged and pleaded guilty. They conspired to sell heroin and crack cocaine. They appeared at Preston Crown Court on March 31.

Zeeshan Khan was jailed for eight years and eight months. Mohsin Ahmed received six years. Atif Khan was jailed for three years.

Police Statement

DCI Sarah Denson, of East CID, said: “Zeeshan Khan thought he was running a successful business. Sadly for the people of Burnley the commodity he was pushing were illegal drugs. Acting as CEO of this criminal conspiracy he thought he was untouchable. However his illegal activity brought him to the attention of our East Targeted Crime Unit who quickly set about identifying the conspirators, dismantling their organisation and putting its members before the courts.

"The significant sentences handed down to Zeeshan Khan and Mohsin Ahmed could not have come to fruition without the information provided by the local community. I hope these convictions will encourage others to come forward if they see illegal activity in their area, confident that the police will take the appropriate action against those engaging in it.”

Report Illegal Activity

If you are aware of illegal activity in your area report it via our website at https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/ or call 101. In an emergency or if a crime is ongoing, always call 999. You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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