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Teens who thought they were ‘big men’ jailed for drug and gun conspiracy

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10 months ago

August 5, 2025

TWO teenage drug dealers have been jailed after being caught transporting thousands of pounds worth of cocaine into Pembrokeshire and conspiring to obtain a firearm.

Harrison Billing, 19, and Danhiellen Raji, also 19, appeared at Swansea Crown Court, along with 37-year-old John Phillips, facing multiple drug-related charges.

Prosecutor Ashanti-Jade Walton described how on February 12, police intercepted a Nissan Juke heading into Pembrokeshire following a tip-off. Officers discovered 253 grams of cocaine, valued at over £20,500, in a container at Billing’s feet, alongside a large knife near Raji.

Billing had business cards listing drug prices and quantities, bearing the message: “Thank you for supporting our small business. We do appreciate it.”

Messages found on Billing’s phone showed extensive drug activity, including a bid of “£40,000 upfront” to secure cocaine and discussions directing drug couriers. Raji’s phone similarly revealed drug-related content, including images showing him holding large sums of cash.

Investigators also uncovered messages between Billing and Raji attempting to acquire a gun, with Billing offering an additional £1,000 for quick delivery.

A search of Phillips’ home in Steynton uncovered cannabis and cocaine, though Phillips claimed he was being exploited due to his vulnerabilities and did not profit financially.

In a separate incident from December 27, Billing was involved in a high-speed police chase in Milford Haven, driving his Mercedes at 70mph in a 30mph zone before crashing into railings at Hamilton Terrace. Police found around 70 grams of cocaine worth £4,250, cash, and multiple mobile phones.

Billing had previously directed another man, Dylan Brown, 20, of Milford Haven, who was jailed for 18 months earlier this year after admitting possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis.

Billing and Raji pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, involvement in cocaine supply, and conspiracy to acquire a firearm. Billing further admitted dangerous driving, possession of criminal property, and driving uninsured. Raji also admitted possession of a knife.

Sentencing the pair, Judge Huw Rees remarked: “If you think playing the big men in supplying Class A drugs is the answer, you are very much mistaken.”

Billing was sentenced to four years and two months detention, Raji received three years and nine months, while Phillips received an 18-month sentence suspended for 18 months, alongside 180 hours of unpaid work and 15 days of rehabilitation activities.

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

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8 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

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Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

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10 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

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11 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

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Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, receives the cheque from Tenby 10k runners and organisers.