A man and woman have admitted dealing hard drugs in Oxford.
Ben Croden, 37, and Kirstie Arnold, 32, were due to stand trial at Oxford Crown Court this week accused of a number of offences of drug dealing, handling a laptop stolen from the Flight Centre travel agent and possession of a lock knife.
But before a jury could be sworn on Monday, the two defendants each pleaded guilty to two different charges committed in Oxford and dating back to 2018.
Croden, of Fivash Close, Banbury, admitted possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine.
His co-defendant, Arnold, of Reynard Court, Bicester, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack and having a bladed article.
Judge Michael Gledhill QC bailed them to return to court for sentence on July 13.
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This story was written by Tom Seaward. He joined the team in 2021 as Oxfordshire's court and crime reporter.
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