🚨 A shocking drugs operation has been uncovered in South Wales! Three young men have been caught in a plan involving tons of cocaine and cannabis, using over 1,000 “text bombs” to target customers. 💣📱
Lloyd Davies, 23, Callum Pascoe, 22, and Ashton Cleverley-Jones, 19, have pleaded guilty to the conspiracy at Newport Crown Court. Police busted the operation after discovering a hotline used for sending mass texts, like “active rocket fuel” and “drops anywhere,” to up to 50 people at once. Talk about bold marketing! 🚀
The trio claimed they got involved to pay off personal drug debts. Davies, the mastermind, offered perks like “multi-buy discounts” and accepted both cash and bank transfers. 💷
A deep dive into their finances revealed thousands flowing into their accounts, while police raids led to seizures of scales, cash, and cannabis. 💰🔎 Cleverley-Jones, who had an epileptic fit during his arrest, was found with drugs paraphernalia on hand.
The court heard each had their reasons. Pascoe was close to becoming an electrician but was trapped by his own habit. Davies struggled with grief and difficult life experiences, while Cleverley-Jones has reportedly “turned his life around” since arrest. 👷♂️🔧
Judge Celia Hughes said it best: “All three defendants knew what they were getting into.”
Sentences? Davies is off for 45 months, Pascoe for 56, while Cleverley-Jones dodged immediate jail time with a 24-month suspended sentence, 200 hours of unpaid work, and a rehab requirement. ⚖️
Stay tuned to see how the story unfolds. Share your thoughts in the comments below! 💬🔗
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