Zak Roberts
Supply of cocaine, ketamine and cannabis *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment suspended for 21 months, 200 hours unpaid work, 15 days rehabilitation activity, 3 month curfew 8pm-6am
Zak Roberts, 28, of Llys Onnen, Llandudno Junction, supplied cocaine, ketamine and cannabis between April 2023 and April 2024, involving around £4,350 worth of drugs and sub-dealers. On April 20, 2024, police in an unmarked car observed him in a BMW on Marl Drive, Llandudno Junction, where he moved from front to back seat; a strong cannabis smell led to discovery of bags worth £400. Phone evidence confirmed higher-level supply. Background includes parents who were drug users and recently died; Roberts became a user early, incurred drug debts. Now drug-free, seeking house swap to move closer to partner's family.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, ketamine and cannabis. Judge Timothy Petts described the case as exceptional, persuaded by mitigation that imprisonment would be unjust. Prior conviction for supplying Class B drugs and cannabis in 2022 resulted in 18-month suspended sentence, breached by current offences. Assessed as low risk; committed father of three, addressing anxiety and depression.