Swansea man jailed after police find massive cannabis haul in garden shed

South Wales Police officers raided Jason Lewis’s property on November 18 last year following intelligence that it was being used for the “large-scale supply” of cannabis.

Swansea Crown Court heard the search uncovered 20kg of cannabis worth around £95,000 hidden in bags and boxes in a garden shed. Police also seized cannabis resin valued at £10,000, diazepam tablets, an extendable baton, and £18,000 in cash – including £1,520 in £20 notes concealed in a shelving unit.

Prosecutor Emily Bennett told the court officers executed the search warrant just before 7am after receiving intelligence about large-scale drug supply at the address.

Lewis, of Pentregethin Road, answered “no comment” to all questions in his police interview. He later pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis with intent to supply, possession of cannabis resin with intent to supply, possession of diazepam with intent to supply, possession of an offensive weapon in a private place, and possession of criminal property.

The court heard Lewis has six previous convictions for 11 offences, including two cannabis supply offences from 2012 for which he received a 12-week suspended sentence.

Sentencing Lewis, Judge Huw Rees said:

“Whether he continues to involve himself with drugs was a matter only for him,” but warned that “if the defendant does continue offending, his sentences would only get longer and longer.”

Lewis will serve up to half his 32-month sentence in custody before being released on licence to serve the remainder in the community.

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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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Clase man jailed after police find him asleep in car with heroin

Jason Grove, 34, from Clase, was arrested in June last year after officers responded to reports of an intoxicated man in a vehicle on Honeysuckle Drive. When they arrived, they found Grove asleep in the driver’s seat with the door open. A search uncovered amphetamine in his pocket, while a lock knife and a small silver case containing heroin, weighing scales and foil were found inside the car.

South Wales Police said Grove later admitted possessing amphetamine for personal use but initially denied involvement in drug supply. He went on to plead guilty to possession of heroin and amphetamine, possession with intent to supply diamorphine, and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Detective Constable Samuel Tobin said:

“It is clear that Jason Grove had a significant quantity of illegal drugs in his possession which he intended to sell to other drug users. Jason was yet another cog in the drug trade wheel which blights our towns and cities. The damage these drug dealers do to our communities is immeasurable, and they are solely motivated by their own financial greed, and care nothing for the welfare of those they sell the drugs to.”

At Swansea Crown Court, prosecutors told the judge that the heroin seized was enough to make more than 50 individual street deals. Recorder Victoria Hillier said Grove had “the means to measure and prepare deals” and stressed that trafficking Class A drugs was always treated as a serious offence because of the harm caused to users and communities.

The court heard Grove had no previous convictions and had turned to drugs following the death of his grandmother. His advocate, Andrew Evans, said Grove had been an “ad hoc street dealer” supplying to a small number of people to fund his own habit, and that he had supportive family ties to help him rebuild his life after release.

South Wales Police said Grove’s case also highlighted the dangers of knife crime. DC Tobin added:

“Grove was also found in possession of a lock knife. With this week being Operation Sceptre Intensification Week, our officers will again take the opportunity not only to carry out enforcement activity against those carrying knives in public; they will also be out educating the public and sharing wider awareness of knife crime.”

Grove was sentenced to 30 months in prison, with the court confirming he will serve up to half in custody before being released on licence.

Police have urged anyone with concerns about drug dealing or vulnerable people being targeted by organised crime groups to contact them on 101, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In emergencies, the public should dial 999.

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Swansea cannabis dealer jailed for harassing ex and witness intimidation

Ashley Cann, 29, of Glantawe Street, Morriston, was caught with 130g of cannabis worth around £1,000 at his father’s home, along with drug-dealing paraphernalia including scales, snap-seal bags and £380 in cash.

After his arrest, Cann went to his ex-girlfriend’s home, shouting abuse and calling her a “rat” and a “slag” while pushing and shoving her. Despite being banned from contacting her, he continued to harass her — turning up at her grandmother’s house, phoning her with insults, and later posting a threatening message on Facebook.

In a statement read to Swansea Crown Court, the victim said she hoped Cann would finally get help for his anger issues, warning there would be “new victims” otherwise.

Judge Geraint Walters told Cann he had “a particular liking for harassing people” and had been before the courts “time and time again”.

Cann, who has 15 previous convictions for 46 offences, admitted possession of cannabis with intent to supply, assault, harassment, and witness intimidation. He was jailed for 15 months and handed a five-year restraining order preventing contact with his ex-partner.

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Mayhill man jailed for Class A drug supply

Ricky O’Connor, 33, from Mayhill, was arrested following a police warrant executed at his home address on 13 August.

South Wales Police officers seized a quantity of cocaine, two mobile phones believed to be used for drug dealing, and more than £2,250 in cash.

O’Connor was charged the following day and pleaded guilty to four offences. These included possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of an offensive weapon — an extendable baton found in a private place — and possession of criminal property. He also admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

He was sentenced to 30 months in prison.

Sergeant Luke Tucker, of South Wales Police, said:

“Ricky O’Connor is yet another man who saw Class A drugs as a ‘get-rich-quick’ scheme, only to find out that they were in fact even more effective as a ‘go-to-jail-quick’ scheme.

“Drugs blight our communities and Ricky was playing his part in bringing that misery to the streets of Swansea. He is deservedly embarking on a spell in prison.”

South Wales Police said tackling organised crime remains a priority and urged residents to report any concerns about drug activity or exploitation.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 999.

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Swansea dealer jailed again after latest Class A drugs arrest

Dean Kelshaw, 40, from Swansea city centre, was stopped and searched by police in June. Officers found him carrying a large amount of cash and a mobile phone that was receiving a high volume of calls. A bag containing a substantial quantity of cocaine was discovered on the ground nearby.

Kelshaw — who has three previous convictions for supplying drugs — admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possessing criminal property, and possessing a Class B drug (cannabis). He was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison.

Sergeant Luke Tucker of South Wales Police said:

“Dean Kelshaw, who has multiple previous convictions for these same offences, has shown absolutely no willingness to turn his life around.

The illegal drugs he was selling on the streets of Swansea will do untold damage to those who end up using them and their wider community. Dean Kelshaw didn’t care about that – he only cared about making illegal money.

He is now deservedly starting a prolonged spell in prison.”

Repeat offender

Kelshaw’s latest conviction follows a string of previous drug supply cases.

• In January 2023, he was jailed after being caught with cocaine and crack cocaine alongside two associates, following a police stop in Swansea. Officers found drugs, cash and multiple phones linked to street dealing.
• In October 2017, he was arrested after police intercepted him delivering cocaine to a customer. That case also resulted in a prison sentence.

South Wales Police say the latest sentence reflects both the seriousness of the offence and Kelshaw’s repeated return to drug dealing despite previous jail terms.

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Blaenymaes couple sentenced after being caught drug dealing out of van

43-year-old James Hannify and 41-year-old Michele Bradshaw, from Blaenymaes, were in the company of their young child when engaging in their illegal activity, after which they were arrested by officers.

Swansea Crown Court heard the couple had expressed concerns about the impact on their children if were they to be sent to prison, and a judge told the pair that they clearly had not been thinking about the impact on other families or the wider community when they started supplying drugs, nor about the violence and exploitation inherent in the drug supply chain.

Significant quantities of substances and cash were found both in the vehicle and during a later search of the couple’s home. A list of customers was also discovered on mobile phones seized from the pair.

James Hannify pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession with intent to supply cannabis and possessing criminal property.

Michele Bradshaw also pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis.

Hannify has been sentenced to 32 months in prison. Bradshaw has been given a one-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

Sergeant Ceriann Howell said:

“If it wasn’t bad enough that both James Hannify and Michele Bradshaw had involved themselves in dealing Class A drugs, to do so with their own child in the car with them was a damning indictment of their character.

“Both said they were concerned about the impact on their children should they be sent to prison. They should have been concerned about that before they decided to start dealing drugs.”

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Manselton teen turned to drug dealing after losing council job

19-year-old Liam Devois, from Manselton had been released from prison for an earlier drugs offences on 25 September 2025.

Swansea Crown Court heard that Devois came out of prison “with the best of intentions” and got a job with the council.

However after losing that job, Devois turned back to “the old crowd” falling under the influence of an “older and negative peer group”.

Police identified Devois during an unrelated investigation when his drugs-related messages were found on a mobile phone.

In March, officers attended his home address, during which quantities of ketamine and cannabis were found alongside numerous items of drug paraphernalia.

Devois’ phone contained evidence of him advertising drugs including cocaine for sale.

He has been sentenced to four years in a young offenders’ institution.

Detective Sergeant Luke Tucker from South Wales Police said: “Liam Devois’ involvement in the illegal drug trade has now cost him years of freedom.

“He has evidently not learned his lesson from his previous sentence for a similar offence.

“Dealing drugs does not pay. The only reward drug dealers will get is a good spell in prison.”

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