Christopher O’Flaherty, 41, from Newport, pleaded guilty to possession of amphetamine with intent to supply when he appeared at the city’s magistrates’ court. (Image: Newsquest)
A DRUG dealer who sold amphetamine on the streets of Newport is facing jail.
Christopher O’Flaherty, 41, pleaded guilty to possession of the class B drug with intent to supply when he appeared at the city’s magistrates’ court.
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The defendant, of Mount Bax, Newport, was arrested this week on Monday, August 15.
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He was warned that the outcome of his case was “likely to be a custodial sentence”.
O’Flaherty is due to find out his fate before a judge at Newport Crown Court on August 30.
The defendant was remanded in custody.
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