Speeding Stop Uncovers Hidden Drugs
Royston Joseph Parris, 41, was pulled over by undercover cops on May 16, 2024, after they spotted him speeding through Llandaff North, Cardiff. Officers noticed Parris acting suspiciously and spotted a sandwich-sized sealed bag under his foot.
Violent Arrest and Bizarre Drug Concealment
Parris fought the officers and refused roadside drug and alcohol tests. A vehicle search uncovered a black plastic wrap containing white powder, suspected to be Class A drugs. They also found £600 in the car’s drink holder and a locked mobile phone.
But the strangest find was yet to come — a can of Monster energy drink which, when poured out, released a solid substance believed to be Class A drugs.
Digital Evidence Reveals Drug Dealing
After his arrest and release under investigation, specialist officers forensically examined Parris’s phone. They found images and messages proving involvement in wholesale heroin supply. Videos showed kilogram blocks of cocaine stamped ‘USA’, plus texts referencing ‘BIG BULKS’ and ‘BOTS’.
Bank statements revealed deposits of hundreds of thousands of pounds between 2020 and 2025 — money flowing despite his Universal Credit claims.
Rearrest and Final Sentencing
Parris was rearrested near Michaelston-Super-Ely, where a home search uncovered 20g of cocaine alongside scales and cash. He pleaded guilty to being involved in the supply of heroin and cocaine.
On January 12, 2025, Cardiff Crown Court sentenced Parris to 84 months behind bars.
