Swansea woman and ex‑husband jailed after cocaine bust

Dramatic footage released by South Wales Police shows the moment Lisa Regan, 53, from Portmead, Swansea, was arrested as she stepped off a plane — bringing down a drugs empire she ran with her ex‑husband.

Regan and Phillip Jones, 44, from Brynhyfryd, Swansea, oversaw a cocaine supply chain that flooded Swansea and Ammanford. Investigators found images on their phones showing Jones cutting up a kilo of cocaine, while the pair laundered their profits through a café in Blaenymaes.

At Swansea Magistrates Court in October, Jones admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine, two counts of possession with intent to supply, concealing criminal property and driving while disqualified. He was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison. Regan admitted similar offences and was handed seven years and four months.

Police also uncovered a Carmarthenshire link. Tracy Lewis, 54, from Llandybie, was buying large amounts of cocaine from Regan and running his own operation in Ammanford.

He admitted multiple offences including supply of cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis, possession with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property. He was jailed for six years.

Sergeant Luke Tucker said:

“Between them, Lisa Regan, Phillip Jones and Tracy Lewis were responsible for flooding our local communities with significant quantities of Class A and B drugs.

“They thought they were above the law – but they will have been devastated to discover their operations weren’t as impenetrable as they thought. Their removal from society has made our streets far safer and better off.”

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RSPCA Cymru appeals for information after injured dog found in Swansea

RSPCA Cymru has launched an urgent appeal for information after a severely injured dog was found collapsed on the old racecourse between Brynhyfryd and Penlan in Swansea.

The bull breed female was discovered on Tuesday 8 July in a “very poor condition”, according to Animal Rescue Officer Emma Bowen, who described the scene as “really distressing” for those who found her. The dog was rushed to a vet, where she received immediate care and was diagnosed with a fractured skull and an injury to her left eye.

The cause of the injuries remains unclear. “The vet wasn’t able to confirm if the injuries were the result of a road traffic collision or if they were deliberate,” said Emma. The dog was not microchipped, making it difficult to trace her owner or background.

Despite the severity of her condition, the dog has made a miraculous recovery and is now safe in the care of Swansea Council.

Appeal for witnesses

The RSPCA is urging anyone with first-hand information about what happened to come forward. “We’re hoping we can find out what happened to her,” said Emma. “Anyone who can help is asked to call the RSPCA’s inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018, quoting incident 01569666.”

The charity has also reminded the public that quick action saves lives, and offers guidance on how to report cruelty or neglect via rspca.org.uk/reportcruelty.

Summer cruelty appeal launched

The incident comes as the RSPCA launches its Summer Cruelty Appeal, highlighting how warmer months often bring a spike in animal abuse cases. The campaign urges the public to support frontline rescue teams and donate to help animals in crisis.

“Summer should be a season of joy for animals,” the charity said. “But for thousands, it’s a season of pain, fear and suffering.”

You can support the appeal and learn more at rspca.org.uk/endcruelty.

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