19 arrests in massive drugs operation
Detective Inspector Gareth Grant, of Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police executed a series of searches and undertook a number of arrests connected to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, in Newtown, Llandrindod Wells, Welshpool and other areas last week (24/6/19 – 28/6/19). This is part of an ongoing operation, and we will issue further information and updates about this when appropriate.
“This protracted operation, which has been running since February and subsequent enforcement action targeting the supply and use of illegal drugs in the area is as a result of concerns and feedback from the community in respect of the scourge of drug misuse.
“Dafydd Llywelyn, Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, has fully supported this action and has ensured additional funding was made available in order to carry out this extensive operation to tackle drug misuse in these communities.
“Drugs misuse is a complex issue, and as such as well as enforcement action, we also enlisted the services of local drugs support agency Kaleidoscope, and they were present throughout the process to arrange and co-ordinate referrals and support in relation to drug abuse, addiction and rehabilitation.
“At this time, 19 men and women have been arrested and are at various stages of legal proceedings. We thank the public for their understanding and co-operation whilst this action was taking place, and hope that this positive action demonstrates our commitment to tackling drugs misuse in our communities.”
David Thomas Warner, 55, from Merthyr Tydfil, charged with conspiracy to supply heroin - remanded in custody
Joanna Morgan, 34, from Llandrindod Wells, charged with conspiracy to supply heroin – remanded in custody
Stuart Reddell, 39, from Llandrindod Wells, charged with conspiracy to supply heroin - remanded in custody
Michael Gubbins, 45, of no fixed abode, charged with conspiracy to supply heroin - remanded in custody
A 40 year old man from Llandrindod Wells, was arrested on suspicion of supply
Donovan Bond, 33, from Welshpool, charged with 1 count of supply crack cocaine, 2 counts of supply of heroin, and 2 counts of offering to supply a class A drug - remanded in custody
Richard Hopkins, 40, from Newtown, charged with 5 counts of supply heroin, 1 count of supply crack cocaine, 1 count of concerned in supply, 1 count attempt supply, 1 charge of administering a poison - section 23 offences against against the person act 1981 – remanded in custody
Sheena Butterworth, 31, from Newtown, charged with 2 counts of supply of heroin, 1 count of concerned in supply – remanded in custody
Mark Anthony Gray, 38, charged with 2 counts of supply of heroin, 1 count supply crack cocaine – remanded in custody
Shaun David Johnson, 36, from Newtown – charged with 1 count supply of heroin – remanded in custody
Simon Hodgson, 32, from Newtown – charged with 4 counts supply of heroin – remanded in custody
Antonia Williams, 37, from Newtown – charged 7 counts supply of heroin, 1 count supply of crack cocaine, 1 count concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine - remanded in custody
Georgina Church, 29, from Newtown – charged with 5 counts of supply heroin, and 1 count possession with intent to supply heroin – remanded in custody
George Shearer, 51, from Llandrindod Wells – charged with 1 count of supply heroin, and 1 count of offer to supply class A drug, heroin – remanded in custody
David Scott Pritchard, 30, from Llandrindod Wells – charged with 2 counts of supply of heroin – remanded in custody
Carl Cowans, 38, from Newtown – charged with 5 counts supply of heroin, 1 counts possession with intent to supply heroin – remanded in custody
A 37 year old man from Llandrindod Wells was arrested on suspicion of supply and was bailed
Craig Daniel Roberts, 29 years old from Liverpool – charged with 2 counts of possession with intent to supply (1 heroin and 1 crack cocaine) and 5 counts of supply heroin – remanded in custody
Nicholas Gary Price, 27 years old from Welshpool – charged with 2 counts of supply crack cocaine and 3 counts of supply heroin – remanded in custody
All of the above that have been charged and remanded will next appear before Swansea Crown Court on July 23.
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