AN operation by South Wales Police officers has resulted in charges against seven members of a gang believed to be involved in largescale importation and distribution of cannabis.

Operation Flueggea was led by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit for southern Wales.

On December 9, 2024, Tarian, supported by South Wales Police and British Transport Police, executed a number of warrants across Cardiff and Barry. The following were arrested and charged with conspiring to import a controlled drug of Class B with intent to evade a prohibition / restriction; conspiring to supply a class B controlled drug – cannabis and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis.

They are:

Abubakr Khawar, 28, of Riverside, Cardiff

Mohammed Nurul Hussain, 28, of Riverside, Cardiff

Sophie Jones, 32, of Splott, Cardiff

Keiron Jones, 28, of Whitchurch, Cardiff

Solomon Bertram, 35, of Llanishen, Cardiff

Steven Munroe, 44, of Splott, Cardiff

Sean Montgomery, 23, of Rumney, Cardiff has been charged with conspiring to import a controlled drug of Class B with intent to evade a prohibition / restriction and conspiring to supply a class B controlled drug – cannabis.

All seven appeared in Court this week. Their next appearance is scheduled for Wednesday, 6 January.

During further enforcement officers also recovered an estimated £25,000 in cash.

Detective Constable Sean Meyrick, of Tarian, said: "I encourage family members of vulnerable individuals to speak with their loved ones and warn them of the dangers of accepting goods on behalf of strangers.

"It is not just vulnerable adults who have been targeted in cases. We have seen students and young people approached with the proposition of making quick cash.

"I caution anyone who is actively considering accepting money from someone they don't know, to receive parcels at their home address on the person's behalf, to think about the potential consequences.

"It is highly likely that the parcels contain illegal commodities, such as drugs, and by allowing your address to be used you could face criminal charges and / or academic consequences, such as expulsion from your course."