A man, Courtney Davies, aged 28, was discovered to be involved in the distribution of cocaine after authorities found incriminating text messages on his phone. The messages exposed that he was sending out advertisements offering class A drugs. During a search of his property, the police also found cannabis in his possession. The arrest of Davies took place in Newport on September 16th, following the identification of his number on another phone under police investigation.
Courtney Davies was seen in CCTV footage from a convenience store on Corporation Road, where he was observed topping up the credit on the phone. When the police conducted a search at his residence on St John’s Road, £880 in cash and 7g of cannabis were seized from a drawer in the living room table. Examination of the phones revealed that one of them was being used as a drug line for the distribution of cocaine between June 13th and September 16th for financial gain.
Appearing at Cardiff Crown Court for sentencing, Davies, now residing in Rougemont Grove, Chepstow, pleaded guilty to being involved in the supply of class A drugs and possession of class B drugs. The court was informed of his nine prior convictions, including possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, for which he had previously served a four-year prison sentence.
In her mitigation plea, Emma Harris highlighted that her client had experienced a challenging upbringing and had been diagnosed with unstable personality disorder and PTSD. She emphasised that Davies, who is a father, was pursuing a carpentry diploma at the time of his arrest and had the potential to lead a law-abiding life.
Judge Lucy Crowther sentenced Davies to 42 months of imprisonment, with the requirement to serve half of the term in custody before being released on licence to complete the remainder. The court was informed that Davies had a turbulent past but had shown signs of turning his life around.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of drug distribution and the impact it can have on individuals and communities. It also sheds light on the importance of rehabilitation and support for those caught in the cycle of criminal activities. The sentencing reflects the seriousness with which such offences are treated by the legal system and underscores the need for preventive measures to curb drug-related activities.