Drug dealer jailed for 33 months after Merthyr raid

Owen Jones, 24, from Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug possession and supply offences at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on 5 September.

Jones was arrested at his home on 27 June 2025 during a warrant execution after the Organised Crime Unit secured intelligence linking him to drug supply. A search of the address located several bags of white powder, confirmed to be cocaine and ketamine, along with paraphernalia consistent with drug supply including several ‘burner’ mobile phones and digital weighing scales.

The charges included:

• Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A – Cocaine
• Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B – Ketamine
• Concerned in supply of cocaine
• Concerned in the supply ketamine

Jones pleaded guilty to all offences on 1 August at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Investigating officer PC David Coles of the Organised Crime Unit said: “The possession and supply of drugs not only has a significant negative impact on those in the community; it also often exploits young and vulnerable people. I’m pleased to see this sentence handed down and hopes it gives Jones some time to reflect on his actions.”