Cardiff man jailed for role in crystal meth supply operation

Martin Perkins from Cardiff, has been jailed for being concerned in the supply of the Class A drug crystal meth.

The 40-year-old was arrested after officers found messages on a laptop during an unrelated warrant in Butetown in August last year.

The number sending drug-related messages was linked to Perkins.

Officers carried out arrest enquiries at his last known address in Gelligaer Gardens, Cathays. While he was not there, they did find crystal meth, worth around £600, weighing scales and other drug paraphernalia.

In November 2023, Perkins was eventually arrested in Swindon, in possession of more crystal meth, and was brought back to Cardiff for interview.

Further enquiries led officers to another of his addresses in Kensington, London, where more drugs and further evidence was found.

On Friday, August 2, 2024, Perkins pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court and was sentenced to 38 months in prison.

Detective Constable Beth Harrison, from South Wales Police, said:

“Crystal meth is highly addictive and a rare drug within South Wales.
“During the investigation numerous tick lists, used to keep track of drug debts, were recovered which indicated a large turnover of cash and an established customer base.
“Despite being found with a relatively small amount of illegal drugs, we were able to prove Perkins’ level of involvement in supply which resulted in his guilty plea.”