A MAN from Anglesey who was involved in supplying class A drugs he was addicted to has been jailed.
Phillip Hildred, 44, of Bryn Eithin, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment at Caernarfon Crown Court on Tuesday (April 14).
He had previously admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin, possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property.
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Prosecutor Joseph Lees said on August 12, 2022, Hildred was driving on the A55 when his vehicle was stopped by police and searched.
Officers found two mobile phones, 10.2g of crack cocaine, and 0.31g of heroin inside the car.
His home was then searched, which led to 90.4g of heroin, “tick lists” and digital scales being discovered.
Then, on November 12, 202, Hildred was a passenger in a car being driven by his partner, which was also stopped by police on the A55.
Police found £2,005 in cash within the car, and arrested Hildred on suspicion of money laundering.
His home was again searched, and 7.8g of heroin and 1.99g of crack cocaine were seized.
On May 23, 2024, Hildred was located in Bangor while wanted by police for other matters.
He was searched, and officers seized £80 in cash from him before arresting him and seizing his phone.
Analysis of his phone revealed a large quantity of messages consistent with cocaine supply between January and May 2024.
This included the personal sourcing of drugs, and arrangements being made to supply cocaine to others.
Hildred’s three previous convictions for five offences included for cultivating cannabis.
Representing him, Richard Edwards said Hildred was “heavily addicted to class A drugs” in 2022, but has “rehabilitated over the last three years”.
He added that Hildred, a father, was “supplying through threats, and to fund his own habit”.
Hildred’s guilty pleas and “genuine remorse” were also asked to be acknowledged.
Sentencing, Judge Simon Mills told Hildred: “These are very serious offences, because of the impact drug suppliers have on people like you.
“I’m afraid we see people with your story day in, day out.
“You’ve made your life more complicated by being caught so many times.”
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