Milford Haven man jailed after e-scooter crash reveals £15k drug stash
Justin Cadwell, 29, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on 24 July, where he was sentenced for multiple drug offences and possession of criminal property. He also received a two-year driving ban for failing to provide a blood sample.
The charges stem from a collision at Hakin Point on 1 March, when Cadwell and another rider were found unconscious next to an e-scooter. While waiting for paramedics, officers spotted a bag of herbal cannabis hanging from Cadwell’s coat. As paramedics cut open the coat, they inadvertently sliced into a concealed bag of white powder. A second bag of powder and £570 in cash were also recovered.
The powder was confirmed to be cocaine, with a street value estimated between £7,080 and £9,200. Cadwell was charged with possession of cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply.
At the time of the crash, Cadwell was already under investigation following a stop check in Hampshire in August 2024, where officers found large quantities of nitrous oxide, cocaine, cannabis and ketamine in his vehicle. He claimed the substances were for personal use.
A subsequent search of his home in Observatory Avenue, Milford Haven, uncovered further drugs, cutting agents and over £25,000 in cash. The additional haul had an estimated street value of £5,031 to £6,191.
Detective Sergeant Vinny Barrett, Dyfed-Powys Police, said:
“This was a very thorough investigation by our officers, who were proactive in stopping Cadwell’s vehicle out of the force area, and conducted a subsequent search of his home in Pembrokeshire. We believe this sentence will have disrupted the supply of cocaine, ketamine and cannabis in the Milford Haven area, which is a positive result for the community.”
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