Clitheroe drug dealer jailed for a year

1:48pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

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A 23-year-old Clitheroe man has been jailed for a year for drug dealing.

Max Yates of Lowergate, appeared at Preston Crown Court for sentence for possession of ecstasy with intent to supply and possession of ketamine.

Judge Philip Sycamore told him: "Those who involve themselves in the supply of Class A drugs can only expect to receive a custodial sentence to deter others from involving themselves in this dangerous trade." .

Mr David Macro, prosecuting, told the court the offences took place in July last year. A supervisor at Clitheroe Social Club on Wellgate became suspicious and when Yates was searched drugs were found on him. The ecstasy had a street value of £325.

Yates had pleaded guilty on the basis he was a user himself. Friends had requested him to provide tablets and he would supply small scale to a small group known to him over a seven week period.