Cocaine dealer sent to higher court

Thursday, 22 February 2024 07:10

A drug dealer is to be sentenced in the Court of General Gaol Delivery.

Gemma Louise Bartlett of Demesne Road in Douglas appeared before Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood at Douglas Courthouse.

The 35-year-old sales assistant had admitted three counts of supplying cocaine between September and November last year to undercover police officers.

She also admitted possessing cannabis, cocaine, diazepam, nitrazepam and temazepam at her home on January 31 this year.

Bartlett was committed to the higher court for sentencing and bailed in the sum of £500 with a 7pm to 7am curfew.

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