A MAN and woman were illegally dealing an array of controlled drugs such as anti-anxiety medication Xanax, Mogadon and diazepam.
Andrew Jenkins, 46, of Risca Road, Newport, and Susan Moore, 51, of Tudor Road, Southville, Cwmbran, admitted a number of offences.
The pair appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court for sentence.
Jenkins and Moore pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class C drugs in Torfaen on June 1, 2019.
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These drugs included alprazolam (also known as Xanax), diazepam, nitrazepam (also sold as Mogadon) and sleeping tablet zolpidem.
Jenkins and Moore also admitted simple possession of class C drugs lorazepam, an anti-anxiety medication, and clonazepam which is used to control seizures, fits and panic attacks.
Jenkins was jailed for six months, suspended for 24 months, and ordered to attend a thinking skills programme for 19 days.
He must also complete a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement.
Moore was also jailed for six months, suspended for 24 months.
She was made the subject of a nine-month drug rehabilitation requirement and a 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement.
Moore also has to observe a four-week electronically-monitored curfew between 8pm and 8am.
Both defendants must pay a £140 victim surcharge.
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