A drug gang in Wales has been taken down, and one member’s flashy antics didn’t help his case! Reece Dennington, 23, was caught on video laughing and pretending a wad of cash was a phone. Not so funny now, as the gang’s operation was unravelled by police examining encrypted messages advertising class A drugs.
Based in Blaenau Gwent and linked to accomplices in the Midlands, this organised crime group was smuggling thousands of pounds worth of cocaine into Wales. Thanks to crucial intelligence, police raided Dennington’s home and uncovered incriminating evidence, including his show-off cash videos.
Dennington and his partners in crime – Corrie Morgan, 28, Kyle Morris, 38, and John Jenkins, 22 – were arrested following further raids that seized more drugs and paraphernalia. Sentences have been handed down, with Dennington facing over seven years, Morgan over eight, Morris over three, and Jenkins nearly seven years behind bars.
The group’s downfall is a win for Gwent Police, who highlighted their commitment to tackling drug supply and protecting communities. The case emphasises how greed and neglect for others’ well-being paved the way for these serious repercussions. Let’s hope these convictions serve as a wake-up call for those seeking profit from illegal activities.