Wigan man avoids jail time over Class A and B drug dealing

A Wigan man who admitted dealing cocaine and cannabis has been spared an immediate jail sentence – but the authorities are after his ill-gotten gains too.

Darren Jones, of Keats Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, had previously appeared before a Bolton Crown Court judge to plead guilty to possessing the class A and B substances with intent to supply them.

Back in the dock for sentencing, the 33-year-old was given a 12-month prison term, but it was suspended for 18 months.

He must also complete 15 days of rehabilitation activities.

The judge fixed May 19 as the date for a proceeds of crime hearing, at which it will be decided the extent to which Jones has profited from his drug peddling and how much of the money, if any, can be recovered in cash and assets.

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