A MAN who has admitted possessing cocaine valued at £250,000 with intent to supply and possessing firearms has been warned that he faces a substantial sentence.

But the case against Robert James Jarvis, 33, was adjourned when he appeared at Mold Crown Court via a live television link from Altcourse Prison in Liverpool.

Jarvis, of no fixed abode, was arrested in Wrexham in January.

He later admitted a series of offences at North East Wales Magistrates Court.

He faced an additional charge of possessing a prohibited weapon which would carry a minimum five year sentence.

But the charge was not put to him and Judge Rhys Rowlands agreed to put the case off so further consideration could be given to the case by the prosecution.

Prosecutor Sion ap Mihangel alleged Jarvis played a leading role within the supply chain.

He had also been in possession of shotguns – an over and under rifle and two single barrel shotguns.

Jarvis had possessed ammunition and had £7,000 in cash.

What he had already pleaded guilty to were very serious matters, said Mr ap Mihangel, and he would receive a significant sentence in any event.

Judge Rowlands told him to expect consecutive sentences for the drugs and firearms offences.

Jarvis was remanded in custody pending sentence on May 7.

He has admitted possessing two-and-a-half kilogrammes of cocaine, a class A drug, with an estimated street value of £250,000, with intent to supply.

Arrested in the Wrexham area on January 23, he admitted possessing five shotguns, possessing ammunition, possessing a firearm while prohibited and possessing criminal property – the £7,000 cash.

Defence barrister Gareth Roberts said his client would be entitled to full credit in sentencing for entering his pleas at such an early stage at the magistrates court.