
Last Updated: January 17, 2025
Six members of an organised crime gang have been sentenced after trafficking nearly three kilograms of cocaine across South Wales. The group operated a sophisticated drug supply network throughout Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool.
Jamie Webber, 35, and another man headed the operation, while Michael Cornwall, 43, Alexa Cronin, 42, and a 24-year-old woman acted as runners. Nabeela Kaid, 36, was also involved in drug sales.
Operation Biggin led to multiple raids across Newport, with officers seizing 15 mobile phones. 📱
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Edwards, of Gwent Police, said: “I would like to thank everyone who played a role in Operation Biggin, a lengthy and thorough investigation, during which meticulous work from our data analysts and digital forensics teams uncovered a wealth of evidence to bring these defendants to justice.
“Illegal drugs fill our communities with misery, suffering and fear and those who prey upon the vulnerable in our society are driven by profits; they do not care about the pain they cause.
“We welcome any information which can help bring people like these criminals to justice and make a difference to our communities.”
Sentences handed down:
- Jamie Webber: 10 years and 4 months
- Michael Cornwall: 5 years
- Nabeela Kaid: 3 years and 4 months
- Alexa Cronin: 28 months
- 24-year-old woman: Suspended sentence
A 35-year-old man will be sentenced on Friday 24 January.