Student operated as dealer
A GORLESTON student operated as a commercial drug dealer to earn money, a court heard. Nicholas Crabtree, of Queens Crescent, admitted possessing cannabis with intent to supply and possession of cocaine.
A GORLESTON student operated as a commercial drug dealer to earn money, a court heard.
Nicholas Crabtree, of Queens Crescent, admitted possessing cannabis with intent to supply and possession of cocaine.
The 20-year-old's home was raided on May 30 after police obtained a search warrant.
Prosecuting at Great Yarmouth Magistrates Court, Elizabeth Houghton said: “Officers went in there and found six small plastic bags containing a green and purple substance believed to be cannabis.”
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Tests carried out by police confirmed the bags contained cannabis and during their search police also found a bag and plastic container with cocaine inside.
A “substantial” amount of cash was seized and equipment related to drug dealing was also found at his home including scales, plastic bags and cling film.
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Crabtree was arrested and interviewed by police.
Mrs Houghton said Crabtree told police: “The white powder was for his personal use which he had bought”.
Crabtree said he would purchase eight grams of cannabis for £150 and then sell it on to others making a profit.
Magistrates heard how Crabtree would purchase 16 ounces on cannabis, split it into packs, and sell it on for £12.50.
He told police he had only been doing it for a month and that the “substantial” amount of cash found at his home was from drug dealing and the sale of a car.
“This is a commercial dealer who earns money,” added Mrs Houghton.
Magistrates committed Crabtree to Norwich Crown Court for sentencing at a later date.
