Crime

Narberth teen locked up for drug dealing after second police raid

Published

1 year ago

May 1, 2025

A NARBETH teenager has been sent to a Young Offender Institution after being caught dealing cannabis and cocaine—twice.

Swansea Crown Court heard how 19-year-old Ieuan Duffy, of Hill Park, first came to police attention in December 2023 when officers searched his home and found 151 grams of cannabis, drug-dealing equipment, and over £400 in cash. At the time, Duffy was just 18 and was released under investigation.

But less than two months later, on January 27, police returned to the address for an unrelated matter and uncovered a more serious operation. Officers found 28 grams of cocaine, 427 grams of cannabis, more phones and scales, and over £3,000 in cash hidden in Duffy’s bedroom.

The drugs were estimated to have a combined street value of more than £6,500.

Duffy admitted six charges in total, including supplying cocaine and cannabis, possessing both drugs with intent to supply, and two counts of possessing criminal property.

Defence solicitor Dan Griffiths told the court that Duffy had not returned to dealing immediately after his first arrest, but his cannabis use had “spiralled out of control,” leading to cocaine use and eventually dealing to repay debts.

He argued that had the original offence been dealt with more quickly, Duffy might not have reoffended.

In a letter to the court, Duffy said he was “naïve and gullible” and accepted that he had let down both his family and his community.

Sentencing him to three years and five months, Judge Huw Rees told Duffy: “You’ve been a fool unto yourself. You have acknowledged that.”

A Proceeds of Crime hearing will take place on August 8 to determine whether any of Duffy’s profits can be recovered.

Crime

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

18 hours ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A SPITTAL man is to stand trial accused of assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm.

Robert Hedley, 41, of Wesley Way, Spittal, Haverfordwest, is charged with assaulting Liam Morley-Trivett at St Clears on August 30, 2025.

The case was before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Hedley was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at the same court on Monday, June 29.

The trial is listed for 10:00am and has been given a time estimate of twenty minutes.

Crime

Milford Haven woman spared jail despite string of shop thefts

Published

19 hours ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Repeat offender stole from Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and petrol stations in wave of offences

A MILFORD HAVEN woman who admitted a series of shop thefts committed over a matter of weeks has been handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates.

Marion Picton, aged 46, of Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 18) and pleaded guilty to eight theft offences and a drugs-related offence.

The court heard that Picton carried out a string of thefts at stores across Milford Haven between April and June this year.

Among the offences, Picton admitted stealing meat from Food Warehouse on Apr 23, food worth £60 from Victoria Filling Station on May 29, groceries from Home Bargains on Jun 7 and Jun 8, food from Victoria Filling Station on Jun 7 and Jun 9, groceries and non-food items worth £51.09 from Tesco on Jun 16, and food worth £32.50 from Food Warehouse on the same day.

She also admitted failing to attend an initial drugs assessment after testing positive for Class A drugs, including cocaine and opiates.

Magistrates were told the offences represented persistent repeat offending and had been committed while Picton was already subject to a court order.

The bench imposed an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

As part of the order, Picton must complete up to 15 rehabilitation activity days under the supervision of the Probation Service.

The court ordered her to pay compensation to several of the businesses affected, including Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and Victoria Filling Station.

In sentencing, magistrates said the offences were serious enough to justify immediate custody but suspended the sentence because there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and Picton appeared motivated to address her addiction issues.

Picton was warned that any further offending during the 18-month suspension period could see the prison sentence activated.