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Wales Online
4 days ago
- Wales Online
Smirking drug gang leader to pay £28,000 despite making £570,000
Smirking drug gang leader to pay £28,000 despite making £570,000 Jamie Webber, 35, led an organised crime gang which trafficked nearly three kilograms of cocaine in a nine-month period Jamie Webber (Image: Gwent Police) A smirking leader of an organised crime gang (OCG) which trafficked nearly three kilograms of cocaine has been ordered to pay back £28,000 despite making more than half a million pounds. He and a co-defendant were responsible for running a drugs line used to sell drugs over a nine-month period. Jamie Webber, 35, and Said Khan, 35, headed up the OCG and recruited Michael Cornwall, 43, Alexa Cronin, 42, and Sinead Carey, 24, as drug runners selling cocaine directly to users in Newport, Cwmbran, and Pontypool. Nabeela Kaid, 36, was also involved in the sale of drugs. Drug warrants were carried out by officers from Gwent Police's serious and organised crime unit who dubbed the investigation Operation Biggin. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter here. Addresses in Newport were raided and 15 mobile phones were seized. Webber, Cornwall, Kaid, Cronin, and Carey all admitted conspiring to supply cocaine and were sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court. Webber was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Cornwall was sentenced to five years imprisonment. Nabella Kaid was sentenced to three years and four months imprisonment. Cronin Was sentenced to 28 months imprisonment. Carey received a suspended prison sentence. Said Kaid was sentenced to eight years imprisonment. A Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing at Cardiff Crown Court heard Webber benefited to the tune of £570,338 as a result of his criminal activities but only has assets worth £28,782. Judge Eugene Egan ordered the defendant to pay that sum within three months or serve an additional two years imprisonment in default. Following the sentencing hearing detective chief inspector Matthew Edwards, of Gwent Police, said: "I would like to thank everyone who played a role in Operation Biggin, a lengthy and thorough investigation, during which meticulous work from our data analysts and digital forensics teams uncovered a wealth of evidence to bring these defendants to justice. Article continues below "Illegal drugs fill our communities with misery, suffering, and fear and those who prey upon the vulnerable in our society are driven by profits; they do not care about the pain they cause. "We welcome any information which can help bring people like these criminals to justice and make a difference to our communities."
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- South Wales Argus
Newport drugs boss made more than £500,000 selling cocaine
Jamie Webber, 35, from Newport was jailed for 10 years and four months earlier this year for being part of an organised crime group. He and his fellow co-defendants trafficked nearly 3kg of the class A drug in Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool. Nuhu Gobir, prosecuting, told a proceeds of crime hearing that Webber, of Buttermere Way, St Julians, profited by £570,338.76. The defendant has just £28,782 in available assets, Cardiff Crown Court heard. Judge Eugene Egan ordered Webber to hand it over within three months or face an extra two years in prison. Gwent Police's Operation Biggin brought his gang's activities to a shuddering halt in February last year. The six defendants, all from Newport, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. In January this year, they were sentenced. The other five were: Said Kaid, 35, of Alice Street, sent to prison for eight years Michael Cornwall, 44, of no fixed abode, jailed for five years Nabeela Kaid, 36, of James Street, locked up for three years and four months. Alexa Cronin, 42, of Parry Drive, imprisoned for 28 months. Sinead Carey, 25, of Don Close, Bettws, jailed for 24 months but the sentence was suspended for 24 months Following the conclusion of the case, Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Edwards paid tribute to the roles the community and his team played in shattering their operation. 'With the sentencing of Kaid Said, Operation Biggin has resulted in lengthy sentences for this organised crime group with six people facing justice for their actions,' he said. 'These outcomes were made possible by the important role our communities play in these enquiries as the information given to us helps build our intelligence picture and gives us the chance to bring criminals before the courts. "Using this intelligence, the serious and organised crime team worked tirelessly to enforce and investigative this organised crime gang. "The superb work of all officers and staff involved has resulted in the sentences seen over the past few weeks." The gang used a drugs line and had 23 runners working for them delivering cocaine throughout Newport and Torfaen. A Gwent Police spokesperson added: "If you have any concerns or information about illegal drug supply or dealing in your community, please report it to us via the website, by calling 101 or sending us a direct message on social media, so that we can act. "Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, with information or visit their website."
Al-Ahram Weekly
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt secure vital away draw against South Africa in CHAN 2025 qualifier - National Teams
Egypt's local national team claimed a crucial away goal after drawing 1-1 with South Africa in the first leg of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers at Free State Stadium on Sunday. Mohamed Antar put Egypt ahead in the 66th minute with a well-taken volley before South Africa's Jamie Webber equalized with a powerful strike 14 minutes from time. The Pharaohs started cautiously, prioritizing defensive stability, while the hosts struggled to break through. South Africa's first real threat came early in the eighth minute when Monnapule Saleng tested goalkeeper Mahmoud Abou El-Saoud from a distance. Both sides lacked fluency in the first half, so the teams went into the break level at 0-0. After the restart, Egypt capitalized on a defensive mistake, with Antar firing home to give the visitors a crucial lead. However, South Africa responded strongly, with Webber unleashing a long-range effort that found the top corner, denying Egypt a first-leg victory. The result leaves Egypt in a strong position, with the away goal offering a slight advantage ahead of the second leg, scheduled for 9 March in Cairo. A goalless draw would be enough to send Egypt into the final qualifying round. In this round, they would face either Comoros or Malawi for a place at CHAN 2025, which will be held in August in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
