Two men charged in connection with an incident involving a firearm in Pyle on Monday, September 22, 2025, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates Court on Monday, October 6, charged with multiple offences.
Kian Darkes, 20, was charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, possessing a loaded firearm in a public place and participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group.
Kyle Long, 39, was charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, possessing a loaded firearm in a public place, participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group, conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, and possessing a controlled drug, namely cocaine.
Both were remanded in custody and will next appear at Cardiff Crown Court on November 3.
The local community are thanked for their support throughout the investigation.
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