🚨 **Caught Red-Handed in Briton Ferry!** 🚨
In a shocking twist, 57-year-old Michelle Wetherall teamed up with her son’s mate, Gerard Hallinan, 22, to deal some serious Class A drugs right from her home. Police swooped in after spotting a suspicious figure leaving her property with a pot of white substance, leading to a bust that revealed a substantial stash of drugs and cash.
When officers searched Michelle’s flat, they found her with tick lists and a drug-related phone in her bedroom. The search uncovered £1,000 in cash, cannabis, pregabalin pills, and another surprise hidden away: a colossal 53g chunk of crack cocaine valued at over £5,000! Oh, and let’s not forget the drug paraphernalia and additional cash bringing the total to £5,731.
Gerard, who was nicknamed “Irish,” couldn’t escape the heat either. He had his own share of drug-related drama, with messages on a seized phone revealing a network of users and downstream suppliers.
Both faced justice at Cardiff Crown Court, with Michelle pleading guilty to multiple charges, including the supply of cocaine and cannabis, and possession of criminal property. Her long rap sheet included prior drug charges. As for Gerard, his history of cannabis possession and prison offences painted a chilling backstory of a young man tangled in the web of crime.
Sentencing came down hard as Judge Shomon Khan ordered Michelle to serve 45 months, whilst Gerard will spend three years in a young offenders’ institution. Both found themselves in this underworld, driven by different life struggles.
From addiction battles to tales of fractured upbringings, it’s a stark reminder of the risky paths that can lead to serious trouble. Stay vigilant, folks, and keep those you love on the right path! ✨ #CrimeNews #BritonFerry #StaySafe