Holyhead drug dealer jailed for five years

Friday, 17 July 2026 17:28

By MônFM Newsroom

A drug dealer from Holyhead who smuggled cocaine in his socks has been jailed for five years.

John Welsh was caught by police supplying drugs to another man at his home on Kingsland Road last month.

Caernarfon Crown Court heard officers had also raided Welsh's address in November 2025 after noticing suspicious activity.

A haul of Class A, B and C drugs were found, including cocaine, along with a large amount of cash and items linked to drug supply.

Searches on Welsh's mobile phone also showed evidence of drug dealing.

The 63 year-old went onto plead guilty to two counts of possessing cocaine with intent to supply, possessing MDMA, cannabis and criminal property and being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

Following sentencing on Friday, PC Reynolds of North Wales Police said: "There continues to be successful convictions for those supplying drugs and causing harm within the community of Ynys Mon."

"These individuals create risk and harm to vulnerable people in our community and are a driver for linked criminality and anti-social behaviour."

"This positive action will continue and those involved in drug supply should consider their options carefully."