‘Cheating’ drug syndicate boss cops prison sentence

A FRONTMAN for a sophisticated Sydney drug syndicate dubbed The Rock Act has been jailed for at least 3½ years.

William Siryani (pictured), who called himself “The Big Fella”, pleaded guilty in the NSW District Court to supplying a prohibited drug on an ongoing basis and knowingly directing the activities of a criminal group in 2016.

Acting Judge Paul Conlon jailed the 34-year-old yesterday, noting the gang duped customers who thought they were buying cocaine but were given methamphetamine.

The undercover police operation, which monitored Siryani and about 17 co-accused, intercepted 11,500 voice calls and 48,500 text messages during a three-month sting.

Investigators found Siryani and other managers directed more than 10 drivers or “runners” seven days a week to deliver 0.5-gram bags of methamphetamine, sold as $200 bags of cocaine, to unsuspecting customers.

The Rock Club also sent out promotional texts.

“Hey guys, we’re out and about tonight. Don’t miss out on your Front Row Rock Show tickets @$200 each ticket. P.S. Have a great day,” one read. Siryani had told the judge he spent profits on cocaine.

Siryani was jailed for six years with a non-parole period of three years six months.