Police intercept 'pool car' used by crime gang

POLICE intercepted a drugs courier driving what detectives believe is a “pool car” belonging to an organised crime group, a court has heard.

- JASON EVANS Court and crime reporter

Officers stopped the vehicle on the outskirts of Llanelli after it had driven to Wales from the Midlands.

Swansea Crown Court heard that onboard the Ford was a kilo of cannabis worth around £11,000. A judge has now ordered the forfeiture of the car - but said it is open to anyone to claim ownership if they want it back.

Sian Cutter, prosecuting, said on May 15 this year a car which had travelled from the Midlands was stopped by police on the road between Hendy and Llangennch.

Driving the car was 23-year-old Bledart Livadhi, and a search of the vehicle uncovered a bag containing a kilo of cannabis with a street value of up to £11,000.

The defendant was arrested and in his subsequent interview told officers he had borrowed the car from a friend and knew nothing about any drugs.

The prosecutor said the defendant's phone had not been analysed as officers did not have the PIN.