Crime doesn’t pay – well, not much in the end! Lisa Regan and Phillip Jones, a former couple, believed they could outsmart the law with their drug operation across Swansea and the Amman Valley. These two were supplying large amounts of cocaine to a network of dealers, laundering the proceeds through a café. Their illegal empire crumbled when Lisa was dramatically escorted off a flight back to the UK, leading to their arrest and eventual court trial.
Both were slapped with hefty prison sentences last December – Regan for seven years and four months, and Jones for six years and eight months. But the story doesn’t end there. Despite raking in almost £900k from their criminal activities, they’re now only required to pay back a fraction – just £22,000 in total. Regan, now 53, has to cough up £4,851, while 44-year-old Jones is liable for £17,803. Cash already seized by the police will cover these amounts.
In addition to their jail time, they’re both under serious crime prevention orders for five years post-release, so they’ll be feeling the heat for a while longer. South Wales Police believes that putting them behind bars has indeed made our streets safer, removing two people who thought they were untouchable. Crime may seem lucrative, but remember, it often comes with a hefty price tag! #CrimeDoesntPay #JusticeServed #CommunitySafety