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Milkman admits to dealing pot to elderly

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BURNLEY , England, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- A 72-year-old English milkman admitted in court to supplying cannabis resin to elderly customers while he was on duty.

Philip Holden pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis resin, a Class C drug, and supplying the drug between April 1 and July 18, 2008, The Sun reported Monday.

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Holding's attorney, Philip Holden, said all of his clients were "of a certain age."

Burnley Crown Court Judge Beverley Lunt said the defendant claimed the drugs he distributed were "for elderly people who had aches and pains."

Holding's case was adjourned for a presentencing report. He is due to be sentenced Feb. 6.

"You must understand these are serious offenses and in my judgment the likely outcome is an immediate custodial sentence," Lunt told Holding in court.

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