A major drug trafficking investigation in Newtown, Welshpool and surrounding areas has led to 19 arrests.
Dyfed Powys Police said those arrested will appear at Swansea Crown Court on 23 July.
Detective Inspector Gareth Grant, of Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police executed a series of searches and undertook a number of arrests connected to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in Newtown, Llandrindod Wells, Welshpool and surrounding areas last week.
"This is part of an ongoing operation, and we will issue further information and updates about this when appropriate.
“This protracted operation which has been running since February and subsequent enforcement action targeting the supply and use of illegal drugs in the area is as a result of concerns and feedback from the community in respect of the scourge of drug misuse.
"Dafydd Llywelyn, Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner has fully supported this action and has ensured additional funding was made available in order to carry out this extensive operation to tackle drug misuse in these communities.
“Drugs misuse is a complex issue, and as such as well as enforcement action, we also enlisted the services of local drugs support agency Kaleidoscope, and they were present throughout the process to arrange and co-ordinate referrals and support in relation to drug abuse, addiction and rehabilitation.
“At this time, nineteen men and women (as listed below) have been arrested and are at various stages of legal proceedings. We thank the public for their understanding and co-operation whilst this action was taking place, and hope that this positive action demonstrates our commitment to tackling drugs misuse in our communties. ”
1. David Thomas Warner , 55 years old from Merthyr Tydfil, charged with conspiracy to supply heroin - remanded in custody
2. Joanna Morgan, 34 years old from Llandrindod Wells, charged with conspiracy to supply heroin – remanded in custody
3. Stuart Reddell, 39 years old from Llandrindod Wells, charged with conspiracy to supply heroin - remanded in custody
4. Michael Gubbins, 45 years old, of no fixed abode, charged with conspiracy to supply heroin - remanded in custody
5. A 40 year old man from Llandrindod Wells, was arrested on suspicion of supply
6. Donovan Bond, 33 years old from Welshpool, charged with 1 count of supply crack cocaine, 2 counts of supply of heroin , and 2 counts of offering to supply a class A drug - remanded in custody
7. Richard Hopkins, 40 years old from Newtown, charged with 5 counts of supply heroin, 1 count of supply crack cocaine, 1 count of concerned in supply, 1 count attempt supply, 1 charge of administering a poison - section 23 offences against against the person act 1981 – remanded in custody
8. Sheena Butterworth, 31 years old from Newtown, charged with 2 counts of supply of heroin, 1 count of concerned in supply – remanded in custody
9. Mark Anthony Gray, 38 years old of no fixed abode – charged with 2 counts of supply of heroin, 1 count supply crack cocaine – remanded in custody
10. Shaun David Johnson, 36 years old from Newtown – charged with 1 count supply of heroin – remanded in custody
11. Simon Hodgson, 32 years old from Newtown – charged with 4 counts supply of heroin – remanded in custody
12. Antonia Williams, 37 years old from Newtown – charged 7 counts supply of heroin, 1 count supply of crack cocaine, 1 count concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine - remanded in custody
13. Georgina Church – 29 years old, from Newtown – charged with 5 counts of supply heroin, and 1 count possession with intent to supply heroin – remanded in custody
14. George Shearer, 51 years old from Llandrindod Wells – charged with 1 count of supply heroin, and 1 count of offer to supply class A drug, heroin – remanded in custody
15. David Scott Pritchard, 30 years old from Llandrindod Wells – charged with 2 counts of supply of heroin – remanded in custody
16. Carl Cowans, 38 years old from Newtown – charged with 5 counts supply of heroin, 1 counts possession with intent to supply heroin – remanded in custody
17. A 37 year old man from Llandrindod Wells was arrested on suspicion of supply and was bailed
18. Craig Daniel Roberts, 29 years old from Liverpool – charged with 2 counts of possession with intent to supply (1 heroin and 1 crack cocaine) and 5 counts of supply heroin – remanded in custody
19. Nicholas Gary Price, 27 years old from Welshpool – charged with 2 counts of supply crack cocaine and 3 counts of supply heroin – remanded in custody
All of the above that have been charged and remanded will next appear before Swansea Crown Court on July 23 2019.
