A MAN from Llynclys has pleaded guilty to playing a role in an organised crime gang (OCG) that brought drugs into Oswestry.

Andrew Emberton, 32 and of Sunnybank, appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Thursday, December 21 and pleaded guilty to one charge of participating in activities of an OCG group between June 2016 and February 2018.

He also admitted that he participated in the criminal activities of an OCG and knew they were criminal activities.

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The defendant is also facing sentencing for conspiracy to supply controlled drugs.

His sentencing was deferred by Recorder Joanne Barker for a pre-sentence report.

Defending barrister Robert Edwards told the court that his client had driven another man from Oswestry to Wrexham, and at the start of the journey, was not aware that it was related to drugs.

However, Mr Edwards added, he was aware by the end of the journey.

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Recorder Butcher said: “She said: “All options are open to the sentencing judge.

“The fact that I’m adjourning for a report or granting bail is no indication of the sentence you’re going to receive in due course.

“I want you to understand that no promises are made just because a pre-sentence report has been ordered.”