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Cardiff dealer jailed after ‘phone in rice’ excuse fails

Jordan Jones 4 February 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Ahmed Mohamed claimed he was drying out a stranger’s drug phone in rice and kept £3k of crack cocaine in his pants so he wouldn’t lose it.

Boxing coach choked best friend at cinema and threatened to kill him

Jordan Jones 4 February 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Callum James launched brutal assault at Haverfordwest cinema after argument, putting victim in chokehold and boasting to police he had “f*cking leathered” him.

Support worker jailed for sexual activity with boy, 15

Jordan Jones 1 February 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Chloe Short, 28, sent sexual images and kissed the vulnerable teenager she was meant to be caring for in Carmarthenshire before being exposed by her suspicious partner.

Swansea man jailed over £95k cannabis stash in shed

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Jason Lewis, 37, sentenced to 32 months after police find 20kg of cannabis, cash and weapons at Portmead home.

Ex-rugby player jailed for torching homeless charity room

Jordan Jones 29 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Christopher Sayce set fire to his room at The Wallich accommodation in Swansea, potentially costing the charity £200,000.

Swansea dealer jailed after boasting of 15-year Valium trade

Jordan Jones 28 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Drug dealer who claimed to sell the “best diazepam in Swansea for 15 years” is jailed for three years after police found over 1,500 tablets in his car.

Hertfordshire drug users jailed for Swansea county lines

Jordan Jones 28 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Three vulnerable drug users from Hertfordshire have been jailed after being exploited by organised criminals and sent to Swansea to deal heroin and crack cocaine on the streets.

Former soldier jailed for stalking officer who arrested him

Jordan Jones 27 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Gareth Nicholas, 41, sent threatening messages and delivered a handwritten letter to the police officer’s former home address.

Teen told dad he got ‘buzz’ from dealing drugs in Swansea

Jordan Jones 27 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Leo Rees, 16 at the time, worked as a runner for Ahmed Raza’s cocaine and ketamine operation. Police found 47 cocaine deals in his bedroom after his worried parents raised concerns.

Burglary duo jailed for Pembrokeshire and Neath crime spree

Jordan Jones 27 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Darren Inder and Christopher Welke sentenced for multiple break-ins across south Wales, including thefts from holiday cottages and elderly residents.

Speeding biker jailed after crash left man needing amputation

Jordan Jones 26 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Isaac Morris was travelling at 55mph in a 30mph zone when he struck a pedestrian in Swansea city centre, causing life-changing injuries.

Valium burglar jailed after terrifying 4am Morriston break-in

Jordan Jones 25 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Andrew Hancock, 53, stumbled through couple’s living room claiming house was ‘abandoned’ as he stole Lego and chocolate.

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