A TEENAGER was told he is likely going straight into a young offender institution when he is sentenced for trafficking cocaine.

Tommy Stanton, 19, of Hawthorne Avenue, Newport, was given the warning by a judge at Cardiff Crown Court.

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The defendant has pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply.

He has also admitted possession of amphetamine and ketamine.

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The offences took place on May 3, 2020.

Ben Waters, representing Stanton, asked for sentence to be adjourned so a report could be prepared into his client.

Recorder Greg Bull QC put the case back to April 13.

He said to the defendant: “You are looking at the probability of a custodial sentence.”

The defendant, who was granted conditional bail, is facing a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing later in the year.

The prosecution was represented by Claire Pickthall.