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BBC News
02-07-2025
- BBC News
Bradford drug dealer who hurt customer with machete jailed again
A drug dealer who was locked up for injuring a disgruntled customer with a machete has been jailed again after police found £16,000 of drugs cash in his Swaid tried to run off when police stopped a black BMW in Bradford on 10 January following a suspected drug deal, Bradford Crown Court Holly Clegg said that, when he was detained, officers seized a "burner" phone with 180 drugs messages on it, along with a chewing gum tub containing crack cocaine and heroin Wednesday, Swaid, 22, who admitted charges relating to the possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply and possession of criminal cash, was jailed for four years and eight months. Back in March 2023, Swaid, now of Barden Road in Wakefield, was detained for three years and nine months after he attacked a drugs customer with a machete causing injuries to his driver of the BMW that police stopped in January, 28-year-old Umar Javed, was also arrested and he had three iPhones on him along with £300 in of Hollybank Road in Bradford, also admitted drugs offences and was jailed for 27 address in Bradford linked to Swaid was searched by police and Miss Clegg described how officers found bundles of cash, including £50 notes, and bags of court heard that Javed had no previous convictions and had only been involved in driving the car on one day. Barrister James Yearsley, for Swaid, said it appeared that the defendant's past had caught up with him following his release from his previous sentence."He has got involved in this to pay off that debt," submitted Mr said the money found in the bedroom would have been given to those above Swaid in the Simon Kealey KC said Swaid had pleaded guilty on the basis that he had been pressured into paying off a drugs debt, but he said the defendant was an undoubtedly trusted courier and dealer for his judge said the offending was aggravated by the fact that Swaid was still on licence from the earlier sentence at the time he was dealing. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
WattEV Honored with Innovation Award for Advanced Electric Trucking
Leader in zero-emission freight recognized by Breathe Southern California for accelerating transportation electrification Breath of Life Honorees LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WattEV, the nation's leading provider of heavy-duty electrification services and charging infrastructure, has been honored with the Innovation Award by Breathe Southern California. The non-profit organization recognized WattEV as a community leader for its forward-thinking approach to accelerating the transition to zero-emission freight transport. Presented at the Breath of Life Awards ceremony on May 13 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Innovation Award celebrates organizations that align with Breathe Southern California's mission to promote clean air and healthy lungs. Past recipients include Toyota, BMW Group, Cummins and the Volvo LIGHTS project. Breathe Southern California works with local experts, community members and policymakers to advocate for the best practices in reclaiming the air everyone breathes, and protecting the lungs of the 200,000 Southern California children with asthma. The organization's focus is to promote education, support and early diagnosis of respiratory-related conditions, prevent lung disease by addressing major causes such as air pollution, conduct research on lung diseases and advocate for clean technology solutions to air pollution and climate change. 'We're honored to receive this recognition for our company's efforts to improve the air quality in the communities we serve,' WattEV President Umar Javed said on receiving the award. 'With our network of five charging depots in Southern California, plans for 15 more throughout California, and a growing fleet of zero-emission trucks serving small fleets and owner-operations, we're committed to building a cleaner, more sustainable freight ecosystem.' WattEV plans to expand its infrastructure in Southern California by 40 percent this year and launch services in Northern California this summer. Through its proprietary freight optimization platform, expanding fleet of electric Class 8 trucks and strategically located, high-powered charging depots, WattEV is uniquely positioned to meet the stringent demands of premier logistics companies and shippers requiring on-time pickup and delivery of freight at the right price. To learn more about WattEV, visit About WattEV WattEV's mission is to accelerate the transition of U.S. trucking transport to zero- emissions. Through a combination of business and technology innovations, WattEV creates charging infrastructure and data-driven workflows, providing truckers and fleet operators with the lowest total cost of ownership. WattEV's goal is to place 12,000 heavy-duty electric trucks on California roads by 2030, exceeding existing forecasts. The company currently operates five truck charging depots in California and has another 15 sites under development. The company plans to have 100 charging stations in operation by 2035. WattEV Media ContactMichael CoatesWattEV408.399.9081media@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
