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A drug dealer has been jailed for nearly five years after videos, messages, and voice notes found on his phone revealed his involvement in the supply of class A, B, and C drugs.

Leon Coker, 34, of Commercial Street, Aberbargoed, was sentenced at Newport Crown Court on Thursday August 28, where he was handed a 59-month jail sentence.

He had previously pleaded guilty to being involved in the supply of cocaine, amphetamine, cannabis, and diazepam.

PC Rhys Jones, the officer in the case, said: “Messages and voice notes found on Coker’s phone showed that he was involved in the supply of drugs, including a high quantity of cocaine, within Caerphilly County.

“As well as messages arranging the sale of drugs, videos of a suitcase of suspected cocaine were found on the phone.

“The suitcase was found at his address following a warrant and while empty on discovery, had white powder residue inside. This, along with scales also covered in residue, was tested and found to be positive for cocaine and amphetamine.”

PC Jones continued: “Illegal drugs ruin lives and will not be tolerated in Gwent. We’re committed to protecting our communities from the devastating impact, which often sees the exploitation vulnerable members of society.

“If you have any information about people involved in illegal drug activity, please call us on 101, or direct message us on social media.

“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.”