Ammanford cases heard at Llanelli Magistrates Court
Alexander Williams, 28, of Clos Nant Y Ci, Ammanford, pleaded guilty to failing to co-operate with a roadside breath test when required by police in Llanelli on May 25, 2025.
On July 11, 2025, he was banned from driving for 56 days and fined £100. He must also pay £400 in prosecution costs.
Ademola Adebolu, 37, of Tirycoed Road, Glanamman, appeared on July 14, 2025, where he is accused of robbery.
The offence is alleged to have taken place on July 13, 2025, in Ammanford, where Adebolu is alleged to have stolen £800 from the victim.
He is also charged of being in possession of an offensive weapon, namely a Samurai sword.
Adebolu was granted conditional bail to appear at Swansea Crown Court on August 15, 2025.
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