Man pleads guilty to offering to supply cocaine in Newport
A MAN was warned he could be facing prison after he pleaded guilty to offering to supply cocaine.
Cory O’Neill, 26, of Wolseley Street, Newport, admitted the charge before a judge.
The offence was committed in the city, Cardiff Crown Court heard.
O’Neill’s sentence was adjourned until April 20 so that a probation report could be prepared.
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Thomas Stanway, representing the defendant, said: “There is significant mitigation on his behalf.”
Judge Nicola Jones told O’Neill the probation report would explore the possibility of a suspended jail sentence.
But she added: “Immediate custody remains on the table.”
O’Neill was granted unconditional bail.
The prosecution was represented by Nigel Fryer.
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