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A drug dealer has been jailed after police uncovered a series of text messages linking him to the supply of crack cocaine and heroin.

Keiron Card, 26, of Church Street, Rhymney, was handed a four-year and two-month prison sentence at Cardiff Crown Court on July 14.

Card pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs crack cocaine and heroin.

He was caught after police officers attended his address in December and February, seizing a number of belongings, including mobile phones with the incriminating text messages.

PC Daryl Thomas, of Gwent Police, said Card “would’ve been aware of the consequences and he is now paying the penalty for his actions”.

PC Thomas added: “Card was very active in Rhymney and the surrounding areas with his involvement in drug supply.

“He became very bold and brazen in his behaviour and his attitude appeared as though he felt untouchable.

“This is a pleasing and positive result of officers involved in this case, knowing that their hard work has brought him to justice.”

He continued: “This significant sentence highlights the risks that people can face if they choose to involve themselves in the supply of class A drugs.

“Class A drug use can often fuel forms of criminal behaviour. It is people like Card who prey on these individuals who are trying to feed their addictions, causing further misery within our communities.

“Drugs have no place in our society, and we’re committed to disrupting any illegal drug activity in our force area.”