David Davies, 36, of Glebe Road, Loughor, was arrested in July after South Wales Police executed a warrant at his home. Officers uncovered drugs, cash and paraphernalia, before intelligence led them to a self‑storage unit in Gorseinon. Inside, police found four kilos of cocaine — two hidden in a safe — along with ketamine and ecstasy.
Davies’ phone revealed the scale of his operation, including messages about buying cocaine worth £98,000, laundering cash through his plastering business, and even offering a reward after £20,000 and drugs were stolen from his home while he attended an Oasis concert in Cardiff. Investigators also discovered a crypto wallet containing almost £20,000.
Partner jailed for assisting
Davies’ partner, Linzi Jones, 35, of Heol Eifion, Gorseinon, was found to have prepared cocaine deals, collected debts and continued chasing payments even after Davies was remanded. Police searching her home seized £2,294 in cash, weighing scales and luxury watches including a Rolex.
Jones pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of criminal property. She was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.
Judge condemns “avarice”
At Swansea Crown Court, Judge Huw Rees said drugs were a “blight on society” and condemned both defendants for perpetuating their use out of “avarice” and without regard for the impact on others.
There were tears in the public gallery as Jones was led to the cells. A proceeds of crime hearing has been scheduled for March 18 next year to investigate Davies’ finances.
Police: “The streets are better off”
Sergeant Luke Tucker of South Wales Police said:
“David Davies and Linzi Jones were involved in a large‑scale operation of peddling Class A drugs onto the streets of Swansea and the surrounding areas.
This will have done untold damage to those who purchased the drugs and also to their families and wider communities.
The scale of David Davies’ offending has got him a long stretch in prison. The streets are better off with both Davies and Jones in jail.”
Police urged anyone with concerns about drug dealing or vulnerable people being targeted by organised crime groups to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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