Crime

Luxury-spending drug dealers ordered to repay £7,000

Published

2 years ago

August 6, 2024

A DRUG-DEALING couple from Pembrokeshire known for their extravagant spending on luxury watches and diamond jewellery have been ordered to repay just over £7,000 of their illicit earnings.

Daniel Davies and Rhian Warlow were apprehended on the A477 near Milford Haven on December 29. During the stop, authorities discovered a half-kilo block of cocaine, with an estimated street value of £60,000, hidden under a panel in their car boot.

Following their arrest, a subsequent search of Warlow’s residence uncovered 1kg of cannabis, valued at over £10,000. The couple admitted to charges of possession with intent to supply both cocaine and cannabis, and being involved in the supply of the drugs.

During their initial sentencing in March, Davies, residing at Hawthorn Path in Milford Haven, received a three-year prison sentence. Warlow, from Gelliswick Road in Hakin, was handed a two-year suspended sentence, along with an order to complete 200 hours of unpaid work and 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

At a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing at Swansea Crown Court, Prosecutor Brian Simpson revealed that Davies had profited £158,030.00 from his illegal activities, while Warlow had gained £87,824.00. However, only £4,883.00 of Davies’ assets and £2,375.00 of Warlow’s were available for seizure. Consequently, Judge Catherine Richards issued confiscation orders for these amounts.

The court heard that Davies initially began dealing cannabis before switching to cocaine in pursuit of higher profits. Text messages recovered from his phone indicated that he regularly dealt in ounces and occasionally kilograms of drugs.

The couple’s arrests followed a tip-off that their vehicle was linked to drug supply. Upon being stopped, they claimed they had been shopping at B&Q in Carmarthen. However, the cocaine was soon discovered, leading to their immediate arrest. Warlow’s 10-year-old daughter was found asleep at home, where the police also detected the strong odour of cannabis and discovered the four bags of the drug.

Warlow, 31, had used her illicit gains to purchase several high-end items, including Rolex and Royal Oak watches, a BMW key ring adorned with a diamond, and other diamond jewellery. This lavish lifestyle starkly contrasted with their criminal activities.

Dan Griffiths, representing 35-year-old Davies, explained that his client initially sold cannabis to support his own use but soon recognised the potential for significant profit, leading to his involvement in dealing cocaine.

This case highlights the stark reality of drug-related crime and its consequences, while also showcasing the judicial system’s efforts to reclaim ill-gotten gains from criminal activities.

Crime

Police standoff ends after four-hour incident in Pembroke Dock

Published

13 hours ago

May 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

ELIZABETH COURT SCENE STOOD DOWN AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT

A FOUR-HOUR police standoff in Pembroke Dock has ended with a 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident at Elizabeth Court has now been stood down and the scene released.

The man has been taken to hospital to receive medical attention.

Chief Inspector Dominic Jones said: “I want to thank local residents for their patience while we dealt with this incident. I understand that such a large police presence in a residential street is concerning to see, and I’m grateful to everyone who co-operated with our officers at the scene.

“I’d like to offer my reassurance that our units responded to an isolated domestic incident, and there was no further threat posed to the wider community. The scene has now been released, and we will investigate the full circumstances of this morning’s incident.”

Officers were called to the address this morning (Saturday, May 9), with a large police presence remaining in the area for several hours.

Eyewitnesses told The Herald that police were asking a man upstairs to come down, with tasers drawn during the incident.

Police dogs, specialist officers and what appeared to be a negotiator were also seen at the scene.

The incident lasted from around 11:00am until about 3:10pm.

Crime

Teen denies attempted murder of Milford Haven teacher

Published

17 hours ago

May 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

TEENAGER REMANDED AHEAD OF JULY TRIAL

A 15-YEAR-old boy has denied attempting to murder a teacher during a stabbing incident at Milford Haven School.

The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (May 8).

He pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and unlawful wounding with a knife.

The charges relate to an incident at Milford Haven School on Thursday, February 5, when emergency services were called after reports that a teacher had been assaulted by a pupil carrying a weapon.

The school was placed into lockdown and pupils were later safely evacuated.

The injured teacher was taken to hospital with stab wounds, but was discharged later the same day.

Police said at the time that specialist officers were supporting the victim and the wider school community.

The teenager was remanded in custody following Friday’s hearing.

A trial is due to begin on July 6.

Crime

Racial abuse suspect barricaded himself inside Johnston lodge

Published

3 days ago

May 7, 2026

Tom Sinclair

ARMED police were called to a supported accommodation building in Johnston after a man allegedly barricaded himself inside a room while behaving aggressively and racially abusing staff.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed officers were called to Silverdale Lodge at around 8:55am on Saturday (May 2) following reports of disorder involving a resident.

According to police, the man allegedly acted aggressively towards staff members and made racially abusive comments before barricading himself inside a room at the property.

The force said armed officers were deployed to ensure the safety of staff, other occupants and the man himself.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police was called to Silverdale Lodge in Johnston at approximately 8.55am on May 2 following a report of a male behaving in an aggressive manner and being racially abusive towards a member of staff.

“Officers attended the scene and the male had barricaded himself in a room.

“In order to ensure the safety of the male, staff members and other occupants of the building, armed officers attended the scene.

“The man was detained and arrested. There were no injuries to members of staff or officers reported. There is currently no ongoing threat to the public.”

Police confirmed Billy Pitman, aged 29, has been charged with racially aggravated public order offences, criminal damage and threats to cause criminal damage in connection with the incident.

Pitman was remanded into custody and appeared before Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Monday (May 4).

We will bring you the court result as we receive it.