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Cameron Williams and Mother Sentenced for Drug Offences at HMP Cardiff
Cameron Williams, a 27-year-old inmate at HMP Cardiff, was found in possession of over 700 grams of spice, a synthetic cannabinoid, while in prison. His mother, Amanda Cotter, 56, was implicated in a money laundering operation supporting his drug dealing activities from behind bars.
The case was heard at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court, where it was revealed that an investigation conducted by Tarian, the regional organised crime unit for South Wales, uncovered that Williams was conspiring to supply drugs within the prison. The discovery of 744 grams of spice occurred during a search of his cell, after which South Wales Police seized the drugs.
The investigation further established that Amanda Cotter was using her bank account to receive payments for the drugs sold by her son, handling funds from family members and partners of other prisoners. She was also reported to have transferred money between her accounts in an effort to disguise the provenance of the funds.
Alongside Williams and Cotter, Robyn Ward, 25, assisted in facilitating payments via her own bank accounts. Ahmed Moshen, 28, was also involved in the scheme, receiving money from relatives to purchase drugs directly from Williams for distribution within the prison.
All four defendants pleaded guilty to conspiracy with intent to supply Class B drugs. Williams received a sentence of two years and three months in addition to his existing prison term, Cotter was sentenced to three years and nine months, Moshen was given a seven-year sentence, and Ward was sentenced to two years and ten months, suspended for two years.
Following the hearings, Detective Inspector Jason Meadows of Tarian commented on the collaborative efforts between the investigation team and the staff at HMP Cardiff. He expressed gratitude for their support, emphasising the importance of proactive measures to eliminate illicit drugs from the prison environment and safeguard vulnerable inmates. The investigation aimed to identify those involved in the possession and supply of drugs, as well as their accomplices outside the prison.
