An 18-year-old man has been imprisoned for more than two years after neighbourhood police officers uncovered a significant drugs haul concealed beneath a bathtub in Newport.
Tomiwa Salami was arrested following a warrant executed by Gwent Police at a flat in Capel Crescent, Pill, on Wednesday 22 October last year. During their search of the bathroom, officers made a crucial discovery – 62 wraps of crack cocaine hidden underneath the bath panel.
The raid also resulted in the seizure of cannabis, mobile phones and various electronic devices from the property.
Salami appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday 4 February, where he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A – crack cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, and possession of cannabis. He was sentenced to 26 months imprisonment.
PC Kieron Gibbs, the officer in the case, said: “During our investigation, the evidence we gathered from a mobile phoned seized showed clearly that the defendant was involved in the sale and supply of crack cocaine and cannabis.
“Salami claimed that the cannabis was for personal use and that he had no knowledge of the crack cocaine recovered from the bathroom.
“However, when confronted with the evidence, the defendant admitted the charges he faced in court.
“We’re grateful to the continued support from our communities whose valuable information helps us bring people who only seek to profit from the vulnerable by selling and supplying drugs to justice.”
