The prosecution team in a drug case have dropped seven charges levelled against an Ashmont man after a plea of guilty was entered to supplying ice.
Gavin Lenon, 40, was represented at Wagga Local Court on Wednesday by his solicitor John Weir, who entered a plea of guilty to a principal charge of supplying 140 grams of methamphetamine.
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He will now face Wagga District Court for sentencing, where the judge will also consider a further charge of taking part in the supply of 3.6kg cannabis.
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After confirming these pleas, Crown prosecutor Sam Baumgarten confirmed the seven other charges would be withdrawn and dismissed.
This included five counts of taking part in the supply of a prohibited drug, one of supplying prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis and one of participating in a criminal group and contributing to illegal activity.
Lenon is due to appear before Wagga District Court on November 19, when a sentencing hearing date will be fixed.
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