Crime
Four sentenced for smuggling drugs into Parc Prison with drones
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FOUR members of an organised crime gang have been jailed for their part in smuggling drugs into Parc Prison uring drones.
South Wales police said that back on May 11, 2023, they received a report from HMP Parc that a package had been dropped within the prison walls by a drone .
Officers conducted inquiries and quickly identified a car that was in the location of the prison at the time of the package drop and found that it was still in the area. The car was tracked and subsequently stopped. The driver of the car was Lucy Adcock, 47. When the car was searched officers found a drone and her mobile phone. Lucy was arrested on suspicion of conveying a prohibited article into the prison and was taken into custody.
During digital forensic examination of the drone, it was established that the drone, as well as having been had been used for used to convey articles into HMP Parc, had been operated for another 23 drone incursions across six different prisons within the UK.
Detective Sergeant Lia Jones, Officer in the Case, gives more detail: “Whilst looking through Lucy Adock’s phone we were able to identify four other people who we believed were responsible for working with her to convey prohibited articles into other prisons in the UK.
“It took a little bit of time but, in June 2023 we sent an arrest team up to Essex and London where we managed to locate and arrest four further suspects. Their phones were seized, and we were able to overlay information to identify that all four had been involved in piloting drone into prisons.
Our drug experts believe that almost £1.6 million pounds worth of prohibited items may have been conveyed into prisons over a 4-week period.
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Those sentenced this week were.
• Lucy Adcock, 47, currently in Eastwood Park Woman’s Prison – sentenced to six years for conspiring to bring/throw/convey a List’ A’ prohibited article into a prison and conspiring to bring/throw/convey a List ‘B’ prohibited article into a prison.
• Craig John Davenport, 46, from Carisbrooke Avenue, Clacton on Sea, Essex – sentenced to four years and nine months for conspiring to bring/throw/convey a List’ A’ prohibited article into a prison and conspiring to bring/throw/convey a List B prohibited article into a prison.
• Ryan Dorland, 44, currently in HMP Brixton – sentenced to four years for conspiring to bring/throw/convey a List’ A’ prohibited article into a prison and conspiring to bring/throw/convey a List ‘B’ prohibited article into a prison.
• Nicola Ogle, 43, from Nayland Drive, Clacton on Sea, Essex – sentenced to two years and six months for conspiring to bring/throw/convey a List’ A’ prohibited article into a prison and conspiring to bring/throw/convey a List ‘B’ prohibited article into a prison.
Detective Inspector Ian Jones added: “It’s the first investigation we’ve identified in South Wales where we can say an organised crime group (OCG) are involved in conveying articles within prison using drones. We quickly identified that Lucy Adcock was the principal member of this OCG from reviewing her mobile phone. It was clear that is she wasn’t flying the drone herself she was in communication with the other members of the OCG and orchestrating each drone incursion.
“We have seen other examples of drones being used in isolation for a drop, and usually we can show there’s contact between whoever’s flying that drone to somebody within the prison. This investigation showed us that this was an OCG, and they were out almost every other day flying or piloting a drone into a prison to convey prohibited articles such as drugs, mobile phones and SIM cards which is a current issue within prisons across the UK.
“This investigation, and the consequent sentencing, shows that we will relentlessly pursue criminals who look to utilise drones to convey articles into prison. By our proactive approach to targeting those who fly the drones into prison we are sending send out the message that we will look to prosecute and convict those responsible.”
Crime
Sex offender had with hidden phone containing indecent child images
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A CONVICTED sex offender has been caught with a secret mobile phone containing indecent images of children, in addition to breaching a court order by using and deleting Snapchat.
Euwyn Draper, 21, was sentenced to six months imprisonment, suspended for two years, in April for offences involving the making and distribution of indecent images of children. As part of his sentence, he was ordered to register as a sex offender and was placed under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
The SHPO prohibited Draper from possessing any internet-enabled devices not registered with the police, deleting any internet history or applications, and from holding social media accounts under false names. However, Draper was found to have violated several of these conditions.
According to prosecutor Emily Bennett, Draper informed police that he owned only an Xbox and a mobile phone with internet access. He was instructed to delete a second Instagram account, which he had registered under an anonymous name, and his Snapchat account due to concerns about the app’s ability to delete messages.
Between May 5 and July 10, e-safe software monitoring Draper’s registered phone flagged multiple instances where the Snapchat logo appeared on the device’s status bar. Investigators determined that Draper had used the app on at least two occasions, breaching the terms of his SHPO.
When Draper was asked to attend the police station, officers noted that he had deliberately taken a longer route. Upon questioning, he admitted that this was to allow himself time to delete Snapchat from his phone.
During a visit to his home, officers discovered a phone charger under Draper’s pillow, leading them to find a second mobile phone, hidden from the authorities. The accounts on this device matched those on his registered phone.
Draper claimed this second phone was old and that he had forgotten about it, asserting that he did not believe it was still functional. However, investigators found that across his devices, there were seven Category A images, three Category B images, and one Category C image – all created in November and December of the previous year, prior to the imposition of his SHPO.
Draper, who has one previous conviction for six offences, pleaded guilty to three counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and four counts of making indecent images of children.
In mitigation, defence barrister Dan Griffiths acknowledged that Draper had an “unhealthy interest and compulsion” to view the illegal material. He argued that as the breaches had occurred so soon after Draper’s initial sentencing, there had not yet been adequate time for rehabilitation efforts to prevent further offending.
“The support he so desperately needs is not going to be offered to him while he is in prison,” Mr Griffiths added.
The court was informed that Draper had spent the last two months in custody and had been evicted from his home as a result.
Judge Paul Thomas KC adjourned sentencing in order to establish whether Draper would have a place to live in the community upon his release, acknowledging that prison time was a possibility.
“He could not complain if he got 16 months in prison,” the judge remarked. “However, I take your point that, in the long term, it is in everyone’s best interest that he gets over this addiction.”
Draper, previously of Goat Street, Haverfordwest, was remanded back into custody and is due to return to court for sentencing on September 26.
Crime
Man arrested following violent Incident in Pembroke Dock
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A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a violent incident in the Wesley Court and Bush Street area of Pembroke Dock on Tuesday, 10th September 2024. Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that the man was detained as part of their ongoing investigation into the altercation, which reportedly left eight people assaulted, though none required hospital treatment.
The police were called to the scene on Tuesday evening after reports of a disturbance. It is understood that a knife may have been involved, though authorities have emphasised that no serious injuries were sustained. The nature of the injuries remains unclear, but police have reassured the public that no one was taken to hospital.
In the immediate aftermath of the incident, a large-scale search operation was launched, with uniformed and plainclothes officers concentrating their efforts around the Bramble Hall Farm area on Ferry Lane. Local residents reported a significant police presence as officers scoured fields and nearby residential areas in an attempt to locate the suspect.
Despite the swift and extensive deployment of resources, the suspect initially evaded capture, sparking concern in the community. However, the arrest of a man earlier today brings the investigation one step closer to resolution. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and the individual’s involvement.
Dyfed-Powys Police have urged anyone with information that could assist with their enquiries to come forward. They are asking witnesses or anyone with relevant details to contact them online, via email, or by calling 101. Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals can use the text service at 07811 311 908. The police have asked the public to quote reference number DP-20240910-289 when providing information.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers is also available to take information confidentially via their website or by phone at 0800 555111.
Crime
Haverfordwest man accused of creating indecent images of children
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A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been charged with creating eleven indecent images of children, including seven in the most serious category.
Euwyn Draper appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Sept 9), where he faced charges relating to the production of the illicit material.
Draper, of Goat Street, Haverfordwest, stands accused of making three category B indecent images of a child, one category C image, and seven category A images, the latter being the most severe in terms of content.
The offences are alleged to have taken place on two separate occasions, on 9th November and 26th December of last year, all within Haverfordwest.
During his court appearance, Draper indicated that he intends to plead guilty to all four charges. The magistrates subsequently remanded him in custody ahead of a scheduled hearing at Swansea Crown Court later this month.
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