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Three men from Swansea have been jailed for their involvement in illegal drug activity.
31-year-old Benjamin Simons, from Portmead, and 33-year-old Leon Simons, from Blaenymaes, were arrested following the execution of four Section 8 warrants, during which large quantities of cocaine – 1.7kg - and cash - were recovered. Scales for measuring drugs and a large knife were also found during the warrants.
A Fforestfach unit used by the brothers was found to contain items including a hydraulic cocaine press, a jet ski and quad bikes.
Leon and Benjamin Simons have each been sentenced to six years in prison at Swansea Crown Court.
During one of the warrants, 25-year-old Callum Regan, from Hafod – the brother of Benjamin and Leon Simons – was also discovered. A phone belonging to Regan was found to contain evidence of involvement in drug supply.
Regan has also been sentenced to six years in prison.
Detective Sergeant Thomas Richardson said:
“These sentences are the latest proof that drugs do not pay, and that this activity will not be tolerated in our communities.
“Benjamin and Leon Simons and Callum Regan carried out their drugs operation with complete disregard for the safety and wellbeing of others – including their own family members.
“They will now rightfully begin a lengthy prison sentence, and our communities are safer as a result.”