A man who admitted his role in supplying Class A and B drugs across parts of South Wales has been committed for sentence after entering guilty pleas at a magistrates’ hearing.
Offences spanned Caerphilly and Cardiff
Lewys Nash, aged 29 and currently held at Cardiff Prison, pleaded guilty at Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court to a series of charges relating to the supply and possession of controlled drugs. The offences, recorded by the court, relate to activity between early February and the end of April this year.
Court proceedings have been forwarded to Cardiff Crown Court, where sentencing is scheduled for Monday 10 August. Nash was remanded in custody following his conviction because of the gravity of the offences, the strength of the prosecution case and the prospect of an immediate custodial sentence. A pre-sentence report has been requested and will be prepared ahead of the Crown Court hearing.
What the charges cover
The charges admitted by Nash, as outlined in the magistrates’ hearing, included both supply and possession offences involving multiple drugs. They were summarised as follows:
- Being concerned in the supply of cocaine between 3 February and 30 April (Cardiff).
- Possession of cocaine with intent to supply on 29 April (Caerphilly).
- A separate count of possessing cocaine (date not specified at the hearing summary).
- Being concerned in the supply of cannabis between 12 March and 30 April (Cardiff).
- Being concerned in the supply of ketamine on 27 April (Caerphilly).
| Offence | Date(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Supply of cocaine | 3 Feb – 30 Apr | Cardiff |
| Possession with intent to supply (cocaine) | 29 Apr | Caerphilly |
| Possession (cocaine) | Not specified | — |
| Supply of cannabis | 12 Mar – 30 Apr | Cardiff |
| Supply of ketamine | 27 Apr | Caerphilly |
Magistrates committed the matter to the Crown Court after Nash entered guilty pleas. He remains in custody pending the sentencing hearing in August.
Local residents concerned about drug activity or who hold information relevant to police investigations are advised to contact South Wales Police in the usual way. The court’s ordering of a pre-sentence report means the judge at Cardiff Crown Court will receive detailed background information before imposing sentence.
This case reflects continued enforcement activity in the region targeting the supply of Class A and B drugs. The forthcoming Crown Court hearing will determine the final sentence imposed following the preparatory report and submissions from prosecution and defence.
