William Jamieson (Image: South Wales Police)
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A Bridgend man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison after police discovered a stash of heroin, cocaine, cannabis, and a flick knife when they pulled him over on the motorway.
William Jamieson, 27, of Bron y Wawr, North Cornelly, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug, possession of class A and class B drugs, and possession of a bladed article.
The stop
On October 10, 2023, officers spotted Jamieson driving a Ford Fiesta near junction 10 of the M3 close to Basingstoke, Hampshire. The vehicle was noted to be in a “dangerous position” and when police approached, Jamieson – who was in the car alongside his partner – appeared to be under the influence of drugs. A saliva test confirmed the presence of cocaine.
What officers found
A search of the vehicle uncovered a black flick knife and a police-issued stab vest beneath the driver’s seat. On the front passenger seat, a clear plastic container had been hidden inside a hoody. Inside were 18 wraps of heroin weighing 6.25g and two wraps of cocaine totalling 0.13g. A rucksack was also recovered containing scales and cling film.
Home search
A further search was carried out at the address of Jamieson’s partner, where an additional 36.23g of heroin was found inside a plastic container. In total, 42.84g of heroin was seized with a street value estimated between £1,680 and £2,410. Officers also recovered 5.11g of cannabis.
Phone evidence
Mobile phones taken from Jamieson revealed he was running an active drug supply operation. Videos stored on the devices showed him sitting with a large quantity of drugs and holding two knives.
Previous convictions
The court heard Jamieson has six previous convictions, including possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs, being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, possession of bladed articles, and drug driving.
Mitigation and sentence
Defence barrister James Evans told the court his client had “potential”, having previously attended university to study computer science, and was using his time in custody “constructively”. Reference was also made to Jamieson having suffered “extensive trauma” in his life.
Judge Christopher Felstead sentenced Jamieson to a total of 38 months’ imprisonment.
