Brandon Down, 25, was found in possession of 51g of cocaine worth more than £4,000 (Image: South Wales Police)

A drug dealer was found in possession of more than £4,000 worth of cocaine after messages on his phone revealed he had been involved in the supply of the drug. He was initially identified by the police's county lines and development team who seized a number of mobile phones.

Brandon Down, 25, was initially identified after his mobile phone and Facebook account came to the attention of the police. There was communication between the defendant and known drug users relating to him being involved in the supply of cocaine.

A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday heard the messages were from a phone registered in Down's name and to his mother's address. Don’t m

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