27-year-old Harrison and 35-year-old Hopkins, both from Sandfields, Swansea, were seen in a vehicle which officers observed known drug users approaching on Tontine Street.
When searched, Hopkins was found to have four wraps of heroin in her pocket. Suspected crack cocaine was found in the driver side door. A mobile phone was also found, which an investigation revealed both Harrison and Hopkins had been using to arrange drug deals via text and Facebook Messenger.
Harrison pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and crack cocaine. He has been sentenced to 45 months in prison.
Hopkins pleaded guilty to being involved in the supply of heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and ketamine, as well as possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin. She has been sentenced to 40 months in prison.
Sergeant Luke Tucker said:
“Sion Harrison and Kelly Hopkins both chose to involve themselves in Class A drug dealing as a means of illegal financial gain.
“Their guilty pleas and sentences show that the temporary financial boost was not worth it. These Class A drugs cause untold damage to the local community – and two drug dealers going to prison makes the community better off.”
[Lead image: South Wales Police]
