Police found more than £260,000 worth of Class A drugs
Four members of a drugs gang, which included a mother and son, have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 18 years imprisonment.
Reece Smith, 27, Michael Page, 30, Cory Levy, 22, and Claire Levy, 43, were all responsible for selling heroin and crack cocaine in the Newport area. All four pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine when they were sentenced at Newport Crown Court.
Smith also admitted to possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, and possession with intent to supply cocaine. Never miss a Newport story by subscribing to our newsletter here.
A spokesman for Gwent Police said: “During this neighbourhood investigation officers recovered around 3kg of Class A drugs, together with empty packages of heroin, with an estimated total street value of £260,420.
“The court heard the four defendants were arrested after officers in Newport carried out drug warrants at properties in Cot Farm Close and Coniston Close on December 19 last year.
“Officers raided Smith’s address for a second time – on August 15 this year – after receiving further evidence of his illegal drug-dealing activities.
“They identified that Smith was the lead player in the organised crime group.”
Smith, of Holst Close, Newport was jailed for 10 years.
Page, aged 30, also of Holst Close, Newport, was jailed for three years.
Claire Levy, 43, of Coniston Close, Newport was jailed for 31 months.
Her son Cory Levy, 22, also of Coniston Close, Newport, was jailed for 32 months.
PC Jack Passmore, the officer in the case, said: “These sentences were made possible by the important role our communities play in our inquiries.
“Information provided to us by the public helps build our intelligence picture and gives us the chance to bring criminals like these before the courts.
“These four defendants did not care about the devastation and pain they caused to vulnerable people and their families – their interest was only in the profits they were making.
“With overwhelming evidence against them each defendant had little option but to plead guilty to the charges they faced in court.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that drug dealers who bring misery, suffering, and fear to our communities in Newport are caught and brought to justice.”
If you have any concerns or information about illegal drug supply or dealing in your community Gwent Police urge you to report it to them via their website. You can also call on 101 or send a direct message on their social media pages.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, with information or visit their website.