Court news: Buckshaw Village man accused of peddling Class A drugs

By Catherine Musgrove
Published 3rd May 2023, 15:45 BST
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A 47-year-old man from Buckshaw Village will go on trial before Preston Crown Court later this month over four Class A drug charges.

Nicolas Saunt of Hendon Court, is charged with being involved in supplying a quantity of "crack" cocaine between February 17, 2022 and August 16, 2022.

During the same time period, he is also charged with being concerned in the supplying of a quantity of diamorphine – a narcotic analgesic usually used in the treatment of severe pain.

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Additionally, he has been charged with being in possession of both crack cocaine and diamorphine in Chorley on April 17, 2023, with intent to supply both to a to persons unknown, in contravention of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

A plea of not guilty or none indicated means that Saunt’s trial is expected to be heard at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

He is currently in custody.