
Iestyn Raven, 24, was handed his sentence after appearing at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court yesterday.
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However, South Wales Police released footage of the 24-year-old speaking to Universal Credit about when he would receive his latest payment.

Raven, who was arrested some time after the video, was heard saying: “Obviously I haven’t had my payment and I’m obviously skint.”
“I’m looking to see when the appointment is. Just struggling, I am, for money right now.”
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He also flashed a number of items of gold jewellery, including a bracelet and necklace.
A series of other drugs arrests led officers to the 24 year-old Barry man behind the “Ronnie and Reggie” drug line.
The group, which operates throughout the Vale of Glamorgan, supplies crack cocaine and heroin throughout the area.
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The 24-year-old was arrested on September 30 after being spotted by officers from the Cardiff and Vale Organised Crime Team at a McDonald’s drive through in Barry.
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Officers later recovered a drug phone, crack cocaine, heroin, cash and high-value designer clothing from Raven’s home.
Responding to Raven’s sentence, Detective Inspector Tim Jones said**:** “Iestyn Raven was making a substantial amount of money from his drug dealing and living a life of relative luxury at the expense of others.
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“Rest assured we will be using the Proceeds of Crime Act to ensure he doesn’t benefitfrom any ill-gotten gains when he is released.”
* Original Article:
https://www.gbnews.com/news/benefits-fraudster-wales-drug-dealer-universal-credit