Man caught with crack cocaine jailed as police vow to clamp down on 'County Lines' dealing

David Powell

4 May 2024 at 10:21 am·1-min read

Thomas Richard Belmont, 52, of Terfyn Terrace, Bangor Street, Y Felinheli, was jailed for two and a half years for possession with intent to supply crack cocaine. -Credit:North Wales Police

A Gwynedd man caught with crack cocaine has been jailed as police vowed to clamp down on "County Lines" dealing. Thomas Richard Belmont, 52, was this week found guilty at Caernarfon Crown Court of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

Belmont, of Terfyn Terrace, Bangor Street Y Felinheli, was arrested in the Kings Avenue area of Rhyl in June 2022. He was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.

Speaking after sentencing, Detective Constable Claire Owen said: “This has been a long process to bring Belmont to justice, but it underlines our determination to protect our community from the harm caused by County Lines and the associated Organised Criminal Gangs that bring misery to our town.

“I welcome the sentence, which serves as a timely reminder that we will relentlessly pursue those that seek to undertake criminal activity. We remain committed to making North Wales the safest place to live, work and visit.”

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