31-07-2025
Gucci bag 'full of crack cocaine' found on man near school
Gwent Police were called after an alarm went off at a primary school in Gilfach at 3.27am on June 1.
When officers attended, Declan Gordon was spotted on a path near the school entrance. He gave the officers his name, but bolted when they went to search him.
Gordon was tackled to the ground and arrested.
He was found to have a Gucci bag underneath his clothes, and inside was a 134.48 gram rock of crack cocaine, as well as £815 in cash, weighing scales, empty snap bags, and two smaller rocks of crack cocaine totalling 30.03 grams.
They also seized 0.57 grams of cannabis and an iPhone.
The prosecution said the larger rock of crack cocaine had an estimated value of £13,448 if sold in street deals, whilst the remaining amount was worth £3,030.
His home was searched, and police seized a set of nunchucks.
Declan Gordon had crack cocaine worth over £16,000 stashed in a Gucci bag. (Image: Gwent Police)
Gordon, 25, of Bryn Teg in Bargoed, gave a no comment interview, but later pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
Mr Rees, appearing for the defendant, said Gordon was 'lightly convicted' – having only one previous conviction and no cautions or convictions for drug trafficking.
He said Gordon's time in custody had been made more difficult due to his 'cognitive limitations' and 'learning difficulties'.
A probation service report deemed Gordon was at low risk of reoffending, Mr Rees added.
Judge Jeremy Jenkins sentenced Gordon to a total of 27 months imprisonment.
