A man from Swindon has been remanded in custody after being charged with a series of drug offences, child exploitation and possession of offensive weapons.
Lewis Morton, 23, of Fairford Crescent, Penhill, was charged with possession of criminal property, being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug, namely crack cocaine and heroin, possession with intent to supply cocaine, heroin and MDMA and cannabis.
He has also been charged with requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour and four counts of possession of an offensive weapon, including a firearm, push dagger, zombie knife, and curved blade of 50cm or more.
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Morton pleaded guilty to possession of criminal property on January 14 at Swindon Crown Court after police seized £2,922.50 in cash, an Xbox Series S, two Moncler jackets, one Surron Electric Bike and two electric push bikes on November 5.
He also pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, possession of cannabis with intent to supply, possession of a push dagger, being concerned in the supply of heroin and possession of MDMA.
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At the same hearing, Morton pleaded not guilty to all the other charges he faces.
Morton was arrested on November 5 following an investigation by the Swindon Local Policing Tasking Team (LPTT) and he appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court the following day.
The case was mentioned at Swindon Crown Court on February 4 and Morton's next court appearance will be on February 18.
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