A DRUG dealer and his wife could lose jewellery worth more than £30,000 after he admitted supplying cannabis.

Police recovered jewellery worth more than £30,000 from unemployed Jason McElderry and his wife Diane, a part-time supermarket worker.

Their ground-floor flat, in Byland Road, Longbenton, North Tyneside, had expensive fittings, including a kitchen worth about £10,000 and a £3,500 bedroom.

At Newcastle Crown Court yesterday, McElderry, 33, admitted supplying Class B drugs and possession of them with intent to supply. He was jailed for two years and nine months.

Diane McElderry, 35, pleaded guilty to money laundering. She was sentenced to 240 hours' community service.

John Taylor, 30, of Stonechat Place, Longbenton, admitted possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply. He was also sentenced to 240 hours' community service.

A 17-year-old North Tyneside youth admitted being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs. He was sentenced to a 12-month supervision order and 120 hours' community service.

A forefeiture and confiscation hearing at Newcastle Crown Court in July will determine whether any of the McElderrys' assets can be seized.