Man found with drugs in fake plug socket ordered to repay £40,000 drugs profits

        August 19, 2026

Man found with drugs in fake plug socket ordered to repay £40,000 drugs profits

Good Morning Jersey — 2026-08-19

A MAN who concealed drugs in his home using a fake plug socket has will have to repay more than £40,000 of the money he made. Robert John Ingram Moon (48)...
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Lead Story
Man found with drugs in fake plug socket ordered to repay £40,000 drugs profits
• A MAN who concealed drugs in his home using a fake plug socket has will have to repay more than £40,000 of the money he made.
• Robert John Ingram Moon (48) benefited from £46,617 through a commercial drug operation, the Royal Court found.
• So far, £2,490 was recovered.
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Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Jersey
Cloudy with rain, likely heavy at times.
Local
19°C
Overcast · High 20° · Low 18°
Wind
6mph
Moderate
High Tide
11:11
9.2
Sources
25
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Local news · 7 stories
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Government of Jersey — JobsClinical Lead at Longfield Villa Care HomeA new role suited to an experienced health care professional with a nursing qualification or a senior HCA looking to progress to a management role. Proven ability and experience to work at this level in a mental health care home is essential. The CL will work with the team providing high standards of clinical governance ensuring that the home continues to meet regulatory requirements with practices, documentation, au View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsDrain Layer and Ground Worker at Drain IT LtdDrain laying including inspections, recommendations, repairs, replacement and instalment. Groundworks including excavations, foundations, landscaping, infrastructure, roads and sewers. Working in a team of experts with provided training. View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsSpa Therapist at St Brelades Bay HotelWe are looking for an enthusiastic, professional, and customer-focused Spa Therapist to join our Spa team at St Brelade's Bay Hotel The therapist role is heavily focused on delivering bespoke treatments as well as providing our guests with the ultimate experience combining the delivery of exceptional spa treatments The successful candidate will be passionate about health and wellbeing, dedicated to outstanding guest View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsDairy Farm Worker at Cowley Farm LimitedDairy farm Worker for Cowley Farm Limited This is a key role in the daily operations of the farm, focusing on caring for dairy cows and assisting with milk production. The work involves tasks that ensure the cows remain healthy and comfortable, helping maintain the farm's overall efficiency and to contribute to the smooth operation of the farm while supporting the production of high-quality milk. Your key responsibil View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsSales Adviser (morning replenishment) at SuperdrugAt Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice and top-notch service. We’re all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!? Hard work? Absolutely. Rewarding? Always. As a Sales Assistant at Superdrug, you’ll be right at the heart of the action—serving customers wit View vacancy →
Sport · 4 items
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Local utility · Practical note
Today in Jersey
Check weather, roadworks, bus updates, harbour and airport links before you leave. Source links are included so readers can verify live changes.
Official notices · 8 items
Official notices and public business
Government updates, States Assembly propositions, roads and public records that may affect readers today.
Government of Jersey news · GovernmentOpt in by 30 September to continue filing joint tax returnsIslanders who want to continue filing joint tax returns should opt in by 30 September. Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentWeather warnings moving to Gov.jeFrom 6 August 2026, Channel Islands weather warnings will be published on gov.je/weather. Open source →digitalStates propositions · States AssemblyP.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre. Open source →Government of Jersey product recalls · Consumer safetyDoorstops and Draught Excluders (Sophie Allport) Recall NoticeSource: Government of Jersey product recalls. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →Government of Jersey reports · Government reportsMarine Resources Annual Report and Fisheries Statistics 2025The report sets out the current status of the marine environment and details the monitoring, research and management programs that the Marine Resources department is currently engaged in.Table 1 in the appendix of this report originally included incomplete Jersey landings data for 2026. Full landings total for 2026 will be published in 2027. Open source →Jersey Fire & Rescue Service · Public safetyOn-Call Firefighter training at the former Oaklands Lodge siteSource: Jersey Fire & Rescue Service. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →Road closures and delays · TransportRoad Closure: St.Saviour - Bagatelle Road - Between Le Clos de Malershe and Patier Road.In effect. 20 Jul to 21 Aug. All Day. Resurfacing of Bagatelle Road and a small section at the bottom of Mont Millais. More information about the scheme can be found at www.gov.je/travel/roads. Diversion routes posted. Open source →Road closures and delays · TransportRoad Closure: Gorey Fete Committee - Summer FeteStarts soon. 21 Aug to 21 Aug. All Day. Le Mont de Gouray and La Route de la Côte will be made one way to down hill traffic (westbound) with uphill (eastbound) traffic diverted via Gorey Village from midday on Thursday 14th August. On Friday 16th August until midday on Saturday 17th August a full road closure in place. Open source →
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Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.
Official notice: Opt in by 30 September to continue filing joint tax returns. Islanders who want to continue filing joint tax returns should opt in by 30 September. Open source ->Official notice: Weather warnings moving to Gov.je. From 6 August 2026, Channel Islands weather warnings will be published on gov.je/weather. Open source ->Official notice: P.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026. States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre. Open source ->Official notice: Doorstops and Draught Excluders (Sophie Allport) Recall Notice. Source: Government of Jersey product recalls. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source ->Official notice: Marine Resources Annual Report and Fisheries Statistics 2025. The report sets out the current status of the marine environment and details the monitoring, research and management programs that the Marine Resources department is currently engaged in.Table 1 in the appendix of th Open source ->
Tide Table · Today
Tides · St Helier
Times shown local to Jersey.
05:32
▼ Low
2.9m
11:11
▲ High
9.2m
17:45
▼ Low
3.3m
23:24
▲ High
8.8m
Source:Ports of Jersey tide tables (St Helier)
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The winter of 1944–45 brought near-starvation to occupied Jersey for both islanders and German troops after D-Day cut the islands off from supplies.
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Today · Outlook
The shape of the day ahead
Cloudy with rain, likely heavy at times. Wind 6 mph. Highs of 20°C.
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