Alnwick man admits drugs offences
An Alnwick man has appeared in court on three drug-related charges.
Shaun Nolan, 38, of Clayport Gardens, admitted possession of cocaine and cannabis resin with intent to supply, along with possession of methadone.
Prosecutor James Long told magistrates that PC Brown had been on duty in the Sycamore Avenue area of Alnwick on February 14.
"He saw the defendant get out of his vehicle in what appeared to be a drugs drop,” said Mr Long.
The defendant was stopped and searched and a quantity of cannabis and cocaine compatible with being for personal use was found in a back pack.
"He was clearly in possession with intent to supply in that area,” he added.
In mitigation, Ian O’Rourke said Mr Nolan’s life had ‘spiralled out of control’ at the time he was arrested.
"He co-operated when interviewed and made full and frank admissions,” he added. “He got involved in fairly low level street supply of Class A and B drugs to pay off a drug debt.”
Magistrates called for pre-sentence reports and noted: “The offences are so serious that they can only be heard at crown court.”
The case was sent to Newcastle Crown Court on May 14.