A Llandysul farmer appeared in court last week to admit dealing in illegal ‘smokies’. Julian Idwal Mark Jones, aged 46, had been stopped as he drove a lorry near Newport, last year.

Jones, of Penrhiwdilfa in Gwernogle, near Llandysul, admitted possessing for sale a consignment of food, including sheep heads, that was unfit for human consumption. He also admitted possessing foodstuffs for sale for which the original supplier could not be identified.

Arthur Philip Waring, aged 47, of Ridgeway, Cardigan, denied aiding and abetting Jones to commit the two offences.

Huw Rees, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court the case related to ‘smokies’, which were produced outside the recognised food preparation processes.

He said in the light of Jones’ admissions, it was not considered to be in the public interest to proceed against Waring. No further evidence was offered and Judge Huw Davies recorded verdicts of not guilty.

The prosecution had been brought by Newport County Council but Jones already faced sentencing for charges brought by Ceredigion County Council, which he had also admitted. Judge Davies said Jones should be sentenced on the same occasion for both sets of offences and adjourned the case. Jones was granted bail meanwhile.