A Cardiff drug dealer was locked up today after being caught red-handed with a chilling zombie knife and £5,000 worth of crack cocaine.
Balaclava-Wearing Dealer Snapped on Electric Bike
Levi James, 21, a known local dealer, was spotted by police riding his electric Surron bike through Gabalfa on August 5, 2025. He tried to hide his face with a balaclava but couldn’t evade the long arm of the law.
High-Speed Arrest During Major Drug Crackdown
Officers from Operation Auklet, targeting drug crime in the area, swooped on James in Lydstep Park. Bodycam footage reveals a dramatic chase through a wooded footpath, ending with a Taser-wielding cop wrestling James to the ground. The dealer fought back briefly but quickly gave up when backup arrived with a stun gun.
Shock Find: £5,000 Crack, Cocaine & Zombie Knife
- 21-year-old Llandaff North man caught with £5,000 worth of crack cocaine
- Terrifying zombie knife found in a sheath
- Cash linked to criminal dealings recovered
James later pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, carrying a knife in public, and handling criminal property.
Four Years Locked Up for Cardiff Dealer
On February 16, 2026, James, from Ty Mawr Road, Llandaff North, was sentenced to 48 months behind bars for his crimes. Police hailed the bust as a major win in their fight against drug crime.
