Lester Gibson, 46, from Bettws, Newport, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after admitting to dealing heroin and cocaine. The sentence was handed down at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Thursday, March 6.
Gibson pleaded guilty to multiple offences, including possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, specifically heroin and cocaine. The court heard that he operated a drug dealing line from his flat in Bettws. During a police search, officers seized cash, mobile phones, digital scales, and a tick list of stolen items such as jackets and gift sets.
In October 2024, officers from Gwent Police’s Serious and Organised Crime team executed a warrant at Gibson’s address, uncovering the illegal drug operation.
A 39-year-old man who appeared alongside Gibson in one of the cases also pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine and possession of a firearm without a certificate. Unlike Gibson, he received a suspended sentence.
Both men had previously been arrested in December 2022 after police recovered a bag of Class A drugs and a cash stash of £6,681.48 from another address in Bettws.
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Edwards of Gwent Police commented on the case, stating, “Drugs fill our communities with misery, suffering and fear and people like Gibson prey upon the vulnerable. We welcome the public’s help, as it gives us insight into local drug activity. This allows us to target and dismantle these operations, bring offenders to justice, and boost public confidence in our work.”
Gibson admitted to a series of offences including possession of crack cocaine, handling stolen goods, possession with intent to supply cannabis, and multiple charges related to Class A drugs.
Originally published by UKNIP.
