A CARDIGAN man is to stand trial accused of preparing to deal in cocaine.

Kenny Jones, aged 37, of Heol y Felin, Penparc, appeared before Judge Geraint Walters at Swansea crown court on Friday for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

He admitted possessing cocaine on July 2 last year but denied intending to supply the drug to another.

Jones was granted bail until the start of a two day trial on July 28.