A SUSPECTED drug dealer has appeared before magistrates today accused of supplying class B narcotics.

Dennis Brian Peacock, 57, of Earl Street, Millom, has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled substance.

It was alleged that on December 13 last year Peacock had a quantity of cannabis and cannabis resin at his address, intended for sale.

Peacock gave no indication when asked to enter a plea at Furness Magistrates' Court, in Barrow.

The case has been adjourned to Preston Crown Court where Peacock will next appear on June 16.