Cocaine dealer arrested in Rhymney jailed for more than two years

A drug dealer from Blackwood has been sentenced to 28 months behind bars after officers found him in possession of cocaine, weighing scales and a burner phone.

Keiran Bass, 28, of Blackwood, appeared at Newport Crown Court on Thursday 27 February, where he faced drug supply charges.

On 26 November 2023, Rhymney officers responded to a report that a man was unresponsive in a car parked on Rowan Place, Rhymney.

On responding to the call, Bass was seen leaving the vehicle before officers searched him and found weighing scales.

Further searches of the car led to the discovery of snap bags containing cocaine, and cash.

Bass was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs before officers carried out further searches at his address in Blackwood – where they found more drugs, drug paraphernalia and phones.

Analysis of a phone revealed evidence of drug supply.

Sgt Tom Brookes said:

“Officers across the Caerphilly Borough continue to relentlessly pursue criminals harming our communities through drug supply.

“These results are made possible by the important role residents play in reporting their concerns around drug supply – which helps build our intelligence picture and gives us the chance to bring criminals before the courts.”

Bass was sentenced to 28 months imprisonment.

If you have any concerns or information about illegal drug supply or dealing in your community, please report it to us via the website, by calling 101 or sending us a direct message on social media, so that we can act.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, with information or visit their website.