STEPHEN JACKSON FROM GARNANT CAUGHT GROWING CANNABIS AND STAYING WITH UNDERAGE GIRL IN WELSH TOWN

In a disturbing case that has raised serious concerns about the conduct of a known sex offender, Stephen Jackson, aged 59, has been found to be involved in illegal drug cultivation and violating the terms of his strict legal restrictions. Jackson, who previously faced conviction for indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 14, was discovered to be growing a significant quantity of cannabis at his residence in Garnant, a small town in Wales, last month.

His past conviction was handed down at Woolwich Crown Court in 2010, where he was found guilty of indecent assault and gross indecency involving a young girl. Despite this, Jackson’s recent activities have demonstrated a blatant disregard for the legal orders imposed upon him, including a Sexual Harm Prevention Order designed to restrict his contact with minors and regulate his behavior.

The police executed a search warrant at Jackson’s flat located in Maes y Fron, Garnant, on October 10. When officers arrived, Jackson was not present at the property. During the search, they uncovered an elaborate cannabis cultivation operation set up inside a bedroom. The officers found 17 cannabis plants being grown in a tent, which was connected to a vent pipe linked to the chimney, indicating an attempt to control the environment for optimal growth.

In addition to the plants, law enforcement officials seized various items associated with drug cultivation, including plant food, gardening tools, and magazines detailing cannabis growing techniques. The discovery raised immediate concerns about the scale of the operation and the potential impact on the community.

Further investigations led police to identify that Jackson had been residing at an address in Ammanford for an extended period without informing authorities, thereby breaching the conditions of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. It was also revealed that a girl under the age of 16 had been staying at the same address on several occasions, which constituted another violation of the order.

During police interviews, Jackson admitted that he had started growing cannabis to help manage his depression and that the cost of purchasing the drug had become prohibitive. He claimed to be aware of the restrictions imposed by his Sexual Harm Prevention Order but explained that he had been staying at a friend’s house because it was more convenient given the size of his cannabis-growing setup.

Jackson also acknowledged that the underage girl had visited the property at least two or three times while he was there, further breaching the legal restrictions placed upon him. Experts estimated that the 17 cannabis plants could have yielded a total street value of approximately £8,640 once fully matured.

Jackson’s legal representative, David Williams, requested that the sentencing be expedited, citing the defendant’s upcoming holiday. The court is scheduled to hear the case and determine the appropriate penalties on November 16, which will include charges related to the production of a controlled substance, failure to comply with notification requirements, and breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order.