Pontlottyn man jailed after incriminating “text bombs” to customers offering “drops all day” were uncovered by officers

Messages on a phone linked to 27-year-old Kyle Humphries from Pontlottyn revealed his involvement in the supply of cocaine and ketamine in Rhymney.

Humphries - who previously pleaded guilty to offer to supply cocaine and ketamine - appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday 18 June where he was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison.

PC Rhys Jones, the officer in the case said: “Evidence from phone number linked to Humphries showed that he played a significant role in the supply of cocaine and ketamine in Rhymney.

“The messages advertising the sale of drugs – known as text bombs - to alert customers when he had drugs available and to offer deals and discounts suggests that he was running an established drug line in the area.

“Illegal drugs ruin lives and will not be tolerated in Gwent. We’re committed to protecting our communities from the devastating impact and often sees the exploitation vulnerable members of society.

“If you have any information about people involved in illegal drug activity, please call us on 101, or direct message us on social media.

“You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.”

NB: image of messages are an illustration of the content found on the phone.