South Wales Police
Two Swansea men jailed for drug offences
Two men from Swansea have been jailed after being caught supplying drugs in the city.
David Lewis, 49, from Cwmbwrla and Kyle Andrews, 31, from Cwmrhydyceirw, were arrested after officers from South Wales Police identified them as being involved in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin.
It was uncovered that both men were in possession of a number of mobile phones advertising the sale of drugs.
They were charged following their arrest on January 27 for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs – crack cocaine and heroin.
Both men pleaded guilty to the charges and were sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Friday 29 July to four years imprisonment each.
Lewis was also sentenced for two separate offences of possession with intent to supply heroin and possession of heroin, all of which will run concurrently.
A spokesperson from South Wales Police said: “This case is just one example of how our Organised Crime Team in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot is tackling suspected drug dealing in the community.
“We can, and regularly do, act upon the information provided to us by the public, so please keep it coming.
“Anyone with suspicions or information about illegal drug supply is urged to contact South Wales Police online.
“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.”
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South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the A4063 near Maesteg.
A local woman was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision between a blue Hyundai and a blue Renault Clio shortly before 9.30pm on Wednesday (10 August).
The accident, between Nicholls Road and Bridgend Road on the A4063 closed the road from the Shwt turn off to Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd for several hours.
Police Sergeant Jason Beaumont said: “Despite best efforts from the emergency services, the driver of the Hyundai a 29 year-old female, from the Maesteg area, was declared deceased at the scene.
“The driver and passenger of the Renault Clio were taken to hospital with minor injuries.”
Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed, has dash-cam footage, or who stopped at the scene to contact them online or by calling 101 quoting occurrence number 2200269545.
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South Wales Police are appealing for sightings of a missing 13 year-old boy from Cymmer.
Leon was last seen on Saturday 6 August at around 10.30am.
He is 5ft 5″, has a slim build and brown, short hair.
Leon was last seen wearing a black Nike tracksuit and black trainers.
He has links to the Blaenymaes, Townhill, Gendros and Port Talbot areas.
South Wales Police are asking anyone who may have seen Leon, or who has information which will help them find him, to contact them quoting occurrence number 2200263806 online or by calling 101.
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South Wales Police are appealing for help to trace a man they would like to speak to as part of their four month-long investigation into an assault at Bambu Beach Bar on Wind Street in Swansea city centre.
Police say the incident took place at around 2.15am on Sunday 17 April.
Two men were assaulted at the bar in the attack.
Officers says they would like to speak to the man pictured as he may have information that could assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information on who this man may be is asked to contact South Wales Police online quoting reference number 2200126141.
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