Man jailed for eight years for his role in the supply of cocaine

Joseph Carver was jailed for eight years on Thursday 4 June after nearly £90,000 worth of cocaine was discovered following a collision.

The 41-year-old from Crumlin collided with another vehicle while transporting nearly 900g of white powder, later confirmed to be cocaine. A weighing scales, clear plastic bags and mobile phone were also seized at the scene.

The defendant was later arrested at his address, where several drug supply items including tick lists, weighing scales and a mobile phone were seized, along with more than 400g of cannabis.

Messages on the phones linked to Carver revealed that he was involved in supplying around 30kg of cocaine over an 11-month period.

Carver pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis and possession of criminal property.

He was sentenced to eight years in prison at Cardiff Magistrates' Court.

PC Owen Furlong, the officer in the case said “The messages found on Carver’s phones demonstrated the role significant role he played in supplying drugs.

“Illegal drugs ruin lives and will not be tolerated in Gwent. I hope this sentence shows that we are committed to protecting our communities from the devastating impact and often sees the exploitation vulnerable members of society.”