A drug dealer who was stopped by police in a barber shop has been ordered to pay back just £2,800 despite making more than £10,000. He was found in possession of cocaine and cannabis when searched.
Liam Dalton, 28, was seen by an officer riding an illegal electric bike in Newport on July 28, 2022, at 1.40pm. He later entered a barbers but left bike outside, which drew the attention of the police.
He walked out and and tried to run away but was detained and searched. The defendant was carrying a black Tommy Jeans bag and a metal tin was found in his pocket. The tin contained 10 individual bags containing white powder while the bag contained cannabis and cash.