A couple have been sentenced after officers spotted them drug dealing from their van.
43-year-old James Hannify and 41-year-old Michele Bradshaw, from Blaenymaes, were in the company of their young child when engaging in their illegal activity, after which they were arrested by officers.
Significant quantities of substances and cash were found both in the vehicle and during a later search of the couple’s home. A list of customers was also discovered on mobile phones seized from the pair.
James Hannify pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession with intent to supply cannabis and possessing criminal property.
Michele Bradshaw also pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis.
Hannify has been sentenced to 32 months in prison. Bradshaw has been given a one-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.
Sergeant Ceriann Howell said:
“If it wasn’t bad enough that both James Hannify and Michele Bradshaw had involved themselves in dealing Class A drugs, to do so with their own child in the car with them was a damning indictment of their character.
“Both said they were concerned about the impact on their children should they be sent to prison. They should have been concerned about that before they decided to start dealing drugs.”
Tackling organised crime is a priority for South Wales Police and we will continue to be relentless in our pursuit of criminals to protect communities from harm.
If you suspect drug dealing is taking place or you are concerned that a young person or vulnerable child or adult may have been targeted by an organised crime group, please contact South Wales Police.
Call South Wales Police on 101 or if you prefer you can contact Crimestoppers to report anonymously – online or by calling 0800 555 111. If someone is in immediate danger or a crime is taking place you should always dial 999.
