A woman and two men have each been jailed for two years after breaking into a pensioner’s flat in Swansea while he was in hospital.
London man jailed over Gowerton cannabis farm removal
A 26-year-old from Streatham has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after he and two others travelled from London to strip a cannabis farm hidden in a Gowerton vape shop. His co-defendant was spared jail and given a suspended sentence.
Menai Bridge man jailed for carrying knife in street
Arron Dean, 31, has been jailed for 26 weeks after admitting to possessing a knife in a public place in Menai Bridge. He was arrested after threatening residents at a property and walking towards the high street with the weapon.
Thirty sentenced over 2023 Ely riot in Cardiff
South Wales Police’s criminal investigation into the serious disorder that swept through the Ely area of Cardiff has reached its conclusion, with 30 people sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court for riot. The 25 men and five women were sentenced during a two-week hearing. Twenty-six received custodial terms, with sentences ranging from three years and eight months to six years and …
Officers target illegal tobacco and vape sales in Flintshire
North Wales Police officers joined forces with Trading Standards to tackle the sale of illegal tobacco and illicit vaping products in the Flintshire North area. The operation was carried out as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week.
Rogue trader jailed after preying on elderly in Wales
A convicted fraudster has been jailed for five years and eight months after targeting elderly homeowners across North Wales and England. William King, 48, admitted five counts of breaching a Serious Crime Prevention Order at Chester Crown Court.
Burglar jailed after off-duty officer chase in Newport
A burglar has been jailed for 14 months after an off-duty Gwent Police officer spotted him in Newport and chased him through several streets before detaining him. Arron Young, 35, admitted multiple burglary and theft offences at Newport Crown Court.
Llanrwst man jailed after drugs seized in police raid
A 39-year-old man from Llanrwst has been jailed for two years and seven months after police found four types of drugs during a warrant. Darren Brain pleaded guilty to three drug offences at Caernarfon Crown Court.
Shoplifter jailed after biting worker in Newport store
Kirk Edwards, 29, was sentenced to 30 weeks in prison after attacking a Sainsbury’s employee while stealing whisky and chocolates. He was already subject to a suspended sentence, conditional discharge, and community order at the time.
Builder, 74, jailed for dealing heroin from Gwynedd home
Arthur Hughes, of Rachub near Bangor, was sentenced to three years and two months at Caernarfon Crown Court after police found 48 wraps of heroin and over £15,000 in cash at his home.
Three shoplifters jailed after same-day arrests in Merthyr
Three prolific shoplifters from Merthyr Tydfil have been jailed after being arrested on the same day. Brandon Kelly received 12 weeks, while Julian Jones and Sam Thomas were each sentenced to four weeks.
Illegal e-bike reaching 68mph seized in Morriston
An electric bike capable of speeds up to 68mph has been seized from a young person in Morriston by South Wales Police. The illegal motor-assisted pedal cycle was confiscated as officers tackled anti-social behaviour in the area.