Milford Haven: Town centre crack cocaine dealers jailed for four years

Published

10 years ago

April 8, 2016

Swansea Crown Court

TWO men caught dealing in crack cocaine and heroin from the centre of Milford Haven have been each jailed for four years.

Ryan McGrath, aged 46, allowed Jordan Harrison to base himself at his home at Flat 2, Liberal House, off Charles Street.

McGrath stayed at home consuming heroin while Harrison walked the streets of the town selling the drugs.

McGrath admitted being concerned in the supply of the drugs. Harrison, aged 25, of no fixed address, admitted possessing the drugs with intent to supply.

Tom Scapens, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court on Friday (Apr 8) how police mounted a major under cover operation on November 26 last year targeting drugs dealers in Milford.

He said Liberal House was believed to play a part in dealing and the property was placed under surveillance.

Harrison was seen to leave and was followed around Milford Haven. He was constantly using his mobile telephone but did not appear to know where he was going.

He was followed back to Liberal House and to a disused yard at the rear.

Mr Scapens said officers saw John Robertson emerge from the yard and stopped him. Mr Robertson immediately swallowed what he later confessed was a single wrap of heroin.

Harrison was then arrested. He was found to have £323 in cash on him and a receipt showing he had paid £2,000 into a Lloyds account.

Harrison also had a set of keys on him and officers correctly suspected they would fit Flat 2.

Mr Scapens said police let themselves in to find McGrath lying on a settee watching television and consuming heroin.

They also found 44 wraps of crack cocaine, and 28 wraps of heroin hidden in two socks. They also found a further £570 in cash, along with digital weighing scales.

After his arrest Harrison refused to answer any questions, as did McGrath.

But McGrath later said that he was a heroin user and had got into debt. He had received a telephone call in which he was told to allow Harrison to use his flat in return for a reduction in the debt.

The judge, Mr Recorder Peter Griffiths, said he noted that McGrath had a previous conviction for an almost identical offence and had gone into the fresh offending “with your eyes wide open.”

“There was a significant operation centred on this flat and not just in heroin but crack cocaine as well,” he added.

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.