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Milkman, 72, 'delivered cannabis as well as pints to customers' doorsteps'

By Daily Mail Reporter

12th September 2008

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10...-doorsteps.html

 

Milkman Robert Holding has been accused of delivering cannabis as well as pints to customers that request it

An elderly milkman has been accused of supplying pot with his pints.

 

Robert Holding, 72, allegedly supplied cannabis resin to up to 17 customers.

 

A court heard claims that they would leave a note with their empties asking him for the drug with their next delivery.

 

Holding was arrested at his home after a police investigation which lasted several weeks, magistrates heard.

 

The pensioner was charged with supplying cannabis resin between April 1 and June 17 this year.

 

He is also charged with possessing 167 grams of the drug with intent to supply.

 

Magistrates in Holding's home town of Burnley sent the case to be heard at Crown Court.

 

The accused, who did not enter a plea, was granted unconditonal bail until November 5 when he may be sent for trial.