A drug dealer kept a fearsome “zombie knife” at home, a court has heard. Tommy-Lee Carson was caught following an investigation into an active drug dealing phone line which was advertising cannabis and cocaine for sale.
Cardiff Crown Court heard that a raid on the 28-year-old’s home in Barry in February this year uncovered drugs with a street value of more than £7,000 along with the illegal weapon.
Tommy-Lee Carson, aged 28, of Holton Road, Barry, was had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession of cannabis resin with intent to supply, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place knife when he returned to the dock for sentencing.
With discounts for his guilty pleas Carson was sentenced to 45 months in prison.
He will serve up to half that sentence in custody before being released on licence to serve the remainder in the community. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter
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Speaking after the sentencing South Wales Police detective constable Gaby Pughsley said: Carson’s drug dealing will undoubtedly have impacted the local community and I’m pleased to see this significant sentence.
“There is zero-tolerance for drug supply on our streets and our organised crime team are committed to identifying and apprehending those involved.”
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