An Ilfracombe man has admitted taking part in the burglary of a home in the town and dealing in Valium.
Dean Hawkins, aged 31, pleaded guilty to a break in at an occupied house at The Shields in Ilfracombe on March when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court.
His case was adjourned for a pre sentence report after a judge was told he has convictions for 77 previous offences including one burglary.
Hawkins, of Coronation Terrace, Ilfracombe, admitted burglary and possession of 1,500 diazepam tablets with intent to supply.
Judge Erik Salomonsen bailed him with a tagged curfew and ordered a probation report. He warned him all sentencing options remain open.
Miss Janice Eagles, prosecuting, said Hawkins admits the burglary on the basis he was on the periphery of a group of other people who were the main participants.
She said it would not be necessary to have a special hearing to establish the exact facts because it is unlikely to affect the sentence.
She said the case is likely to be dealt with as one in which there was greater harm because the house was occupied at the time of the burglary.
Mr David Sapiecha, defending, said Hawkins accepts he was part of a joint enterprise and that the home was entered while there were people living there.
The drugs charge was accepted on the basis that he had 1,500 tablets which he could have sold for 10 pence each to a group of associates.
Sentence was adjourned until next month at Exeter Crown Court.
