KEVIN GREER FROM CARDIGAN CAUGHT WITH CHILD ABUSE IMAGES AND AMPHETAMINE IN STREET

In January 2017, Kevin Greer, a 47-year-old resident of Ferwig near Cardigan, was found guilty of possessing indecent images of children, along with illegal substances, during a police raid at his home in Street. The investigation revealed disturbing evidence stored on his personal devices, raising serious concerns about his activities and the potential risk to vulnerable children.

Police officers responded to Greer’s address in Street after receiving information linking him to the possession of child abuse images. During the search, they seized his iPhone and other electronic equipment. The officers discovered a collection of indecent images involving children as young as two years old. These images were stored within an encrypted application called 'Secret Box,' which Greer voluntarily unlocked by providing his password, allowing investigators to access the illicit content.

In addition to the digital evidence, authorities found several foil wraps at Greer’s residence containing a quantity of amphetamine, classified as a Class B drug. The discovery of these wraps added to the severity of the case, as it indicated drug possession alongside the child exploitation material.

Greer, who was present in court at Yeovil before District Judge David Taylor, pleaded guilty to multiple charges. He admitted to possessing indecent images of children in the most serious category, Category A, on August 24 at Street. Furthermore, he confessed to possessing additional images classified as Category B and Category C, indicating a range of indecent material involving minors.

He also acknowledged possessing 1.4 grams of amphetamine on the same date. Prosecutor Christine Hart explained that the case was partly initiated through an alert from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children in the United States, which flagged images accessed via a Twitter account linked to Greer’s email address. The police investigation confirmed that Greer’s devices contained numerous images, some of which he admitted to having received from unknown individuals through his Twitter account.

During police interviews, Greer admitted to possessing the images but claimed he had deleted some of them. He also stated that he kept certain images, including adult pornography and family photographs, in the 'Secret Box' app, which he used to hide the illicit material. He explained that he used amphetamine to stay awake after night shifts as a lorry driver, although he denied using the drug while working.

The case was adjourned until February 2 for a pre-sentence report to be prepared by the Probation Service. In the meantime, Greer was ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register and was released on unconditional bail, pending sentencing. The court’s actions reflect the serious nature of the offences and the ongoing efforts to monitor and manage individuals involved in such criminal activities.