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Canvey and Benfleet drug dealers admit string of offences

George Sellick and Kate Murphy admitted drug-dealing offences at Basildon Crown Court <i>(Image: PA)</i>
George Sellick and Kate Murphy admitted drug-dealing offences at Basildon Crown Court (Image: PA)
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Two drug-dealers from south Essex have pleaded guilty to a string of offences at Basildon Crown Court.

George Sellick, 30, of Church Parade, Canvey Island, pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply.

The charges related to him being caught with cocaine and MDMA on July 30.

He also admitted possessing a Class C drug – controlled anxiety medication pregabalin – with intent to supply.

Further guilty pleas were entered to possessing criminal property – namely cash which was a benefit of criminal conduct – and possessing a folding pocket knife.

He appeared in court via prison video link, as did co-defendant Kate Murphy, 31, of Hatley Gardens in Benfleet.

She pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply, possessing cannabis and possessing cash from criminal conduct.

The court heard both were subject to previous suspended prison sentences when they committed the offences.

Judge Shane Collery KC said their sentences would be handed down in the week beginning October 6.

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