Caerphilly cocaine dealer jailed after police raid on home
Officers seized her phone, which contained a number of drug-related messages from an 11-month period, including Davies labelling herself as 'active' when she had drugs to sell, and messages where she supplied her bank details to customers.
Analysis of Davies' bank account showed £69,349.44 in third party payments had been made between August 2022 and August 2024.
She was arrested on January 31 this year and gave a no comment interview.
However she later pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of criminal property – relating to the cash from the bank transfers.
Kimberley Davies admitted her involvement in selling cocaine. (Image: Gwent Police)
The court heard that Davies, 35, of Brynhyfryd, had four previous convictions for nine offences, although none of these were drug-related.
Alice Sykes, mitigating, said Davies 'struggled to cope' after she lost two family members and her relationship broke down.
'She began smoking crack cocaine at a faster rate than she could afford to and began selling to pay off her debt,' she said.
'She plans to use her time in custody constructively.
'Part of that will be to address her addiction to drugs.'
Judge Carl Harrison said Davies' offending was so serious that only a custodial sentence could be justified.
He sentenced Davies to three years and four months imprisonment.
Ms Pike confirmed Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings would be sought against Davies in an attempt to recover any profits she made from her offending.
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