TWO west Cumbrian men who were caught transporting cocaine worth more than £12,000 have admitted being part of a dealing operation – but each has accused the other of being more involved. A Carlisle Crown Court judge told Egremont man Daniel Ponticelli, 25, and his co-defendant Jack Potter, 22, from Maryport, that a further hearing will be held to establish the facts of the case. In court, both men pleaded guilty to possessing the Class A drug with intent to supply on February 11. Prosecutor Gerard Rogerson confirmed that the drugs were found when police stopped a car that the defendants were travelling in. Sean Harkin, for Potter, said his client did not accept being “one step up” from his co-defendant in the drugs operation.

Source: The Star May 27, 2022 04:11 UTC