Cole Stevens was driving a white Renault Clio on Capel Isaf Road in Llanelli shortly after 10.30pm on Saturday 28 March when Dyfed‑Powys Police officers intercepted the vehicle, believing it was being used to supply drugs in the area.
‘You got me’ – teen hands over drugs on the spot
Officers searched the car under the Misuse of Drugs Act — and Stevens immediately confessed he had cannabis on him, handing it straight to police.
A deeper search uncovered far more. A mobile phone was found hidden under the driver’s seat, while a tobacco pouch contained 12 snap bags of white powder. Stevens confirmed the bags were cocaine. Officers also found a wrap of white crystalline substance tucked inside his sock and £780 in cash.
He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and taken into custody. A search of his home later uncovered handwritten notes believed to be linked to drug dealing.
During questioning, Stevens made several admissions, telling officers: “I just have to do it to earn a living,” and, “I’m only selling it to three people.”
Drugs worth £1,460 seized
Police drug experts examined the substances and concluded the quantity was far beyond personal use. The haul was given an estimated street value of £1,460.
Stevens was charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of cannabis, acquiring criminal property, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine between October 2025 and March 2026.
He appeared before Llanelli Magistrates Court on Monday 30 March and pleaded guilty to all charges. He has been released on conditional bail ahead of sentencing at Swansea Crown Court on 20 April.
Police: ‘You will be caught’
Detective Constable Steve Thomas said the case showed the force’s determination to disrupt drug dealing in the area.
“This result highlights our commitment to proactively removing drugs from our streets through targeted and intelligence‑based patrols,” he said.
“The weight of evidence against Stevens left him no option but to plead guilty. If you are dealing drugs in the Dyfed‑Powys force area, you will be caught and you will be prosecuted.”
