THREE men are facing the prospect of immediate prison sentences after they pleaded guilty to the trafficking of cocaine.

William Davies, 23, of The Walk, Ystrad Mynach, Zac Marchetti-Rees, 22, of Pen-y-Cae, Ystrad Mynach, and James Hallett, 29, Ty Coch, Rhymney, have admitted class A drug charges.

The trio appeared at Cardiff Crown Court via video link from the city’s prison.

Davies pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply.

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Marchetti-Rees admitted being concerned in the supply of the class A drug.

Hallett has pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply.

The prosecution was represented by Ruth Smith, Davies by Susan Ferrier, Marchetti-Rees by Jeffrey Jones and Hallett by Kevin Seal.

Judge Jeremy Jenkins remanded the defendants in custody and they are due to be sentenced on July 10.