A Seghill man appeared in court. He’s accused of supplying heroin in Cramlington and faces multiple drug-related charges.
John Smith allegedly had heroin too. He possessed 17 grams, a class A drug. This happened on Clifton Road in Cramlington. The date was March 30, 2022. He also is accused of intending to supply Pregablin and Benzodiazepine.
Smith, from Seghill, faced five charges in court. These included supplying heroin and possessing drugs. He also faced possessing criminal property charges. Two charges involved possessing class C drugs to supply. Smith didn’t enter pleas for any charge.
The criminal property relates to £623.30 in cash. The prosecutor stated this case is serious and that a conviction could mean four to six years in jail. She asked the court to send it to a higher court.
The court also heard a time frame. Smith allegedly supplied heroin from late 2021 to early 2022. The defense agreed it should not be tried there.
The magistrates agreed to send it elsewhere. Smith received unconditional bail. He must appear at Newcastle Crown Court soon. His next court date is March 11.