Narberth teen locked up for drug dealing after second police raid
Swansea Crown Court heard how 19-year-old Ieuan Duffy, of Hill Park, first came to police attention in December 2023 when officers searched his home and found 151 grams of cannabis, drug-dealing equipment, and over £400 in cash. At the time, Duffy was just 18 and was released under investigation.
But less than two months later, on January 27, police returned to the address for an unrelated matter and uncovered a more serious operation. Officers found 28 grams of cocaine, 427 grams of cannabis, more phones and scales, and over £3,000 in cash hidden in Duffy's bedroom.
Locked up: Ieuan Duffy, 19
The drugs were estimated to have a combined street value of more than £6,500.
Duffy admitted six charges in total, including supplying cocaine and cannabis, possessing both drugs with intent to supply, and two counts of possessing criminal property.
Defence solicitor Dan Griffiths told the court that Duffy had not returned to dealing immediately after his first arrest, but his cannabis use had 'spiralled out of control,' leading to cocaine use and eventually dealing to repay debts.
He argued that had the original offence been dealt with more quickly, Duffy might not have reoffended.
In a letter to the court, Duffy said he was 'naïve and gullible' and accepted that he had let down both his family and his community.
Sentencing him to three years and five months, Judge Huw Rees told Duffy: 'You've been a fool unto yourself. You have acknowledged that.'
A Proceeds of Crime hearing will take place on August 8 to determine whether any of Duffy's profits can be recovered.
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