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A drug dealer who got addicted to drugs after having his toe amputated was found in possession of more than £7,000 worth of cocaine by police. A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday heard Jordan Kiely, 27, had become addicted to drugs after having the amputation following a work accident before he then turned to dealing to pay off a significant drug debt he'd racked up. When police raided his home in Newport on August 22 they also found a knuckleduster. There police saw the defendant briefly emerge from his property before he went back inside. He was detained and in the living room police also found a black Nokia phone. F or the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter . A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday heard a search of Kiely's bedroom led to the discovery of a total of 164.g of cocaine. The total value of the drug was between £4,750 and £7,150. Prosecutor Bethan Evans said this amount was made up of 96.2g of cocaine found inside orange packaging under the defendant's bed and two plastic packages also containing cocaine, as well as a JD Sports bag containing 12.8g. Also found was paraphernalia such as scales containing traces of white powder, snap bags, paracetamol to be used as a cutting agent, another phone and £120 in cash. In the defendant's bedroom was a piece of paper containing a "tick list" and a knuckleduster tied to a pair of trousers. Kiely, of Walford Davies Drive, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug and possession of an offensive weapon. The court heard he has one previous conviction for drunk and disorderly behaviour. In mitigation, Gareth Williams said his client was addicted to cocaine and alcohol following the amputation of his toe as a result of a work injury. The barrister said the defendant was dealing in order to pay off a "significant drug debt", but wants to become a good role model to his five-year-old son. Sentencing, Judge Paul Hobson said: "You were in direct contact with customers, supplying to them in significant quantities, handling their money and were trusted to do so while keeping track of debts owed. "All of this was for significant financial gain, by seeking to reduce your own financial debt." Kiely was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice .
