The Press Association
November 19, 2009
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| Rabbi Baruch Chalomish arrives at Manchester Crown Court, where he denies dealing cocaine |
A wealthy rabbi financed a drug dealing business and offered cocaine to girls in exchange for sex, a court has been told.
Rabbi Baruch Chalomish, 54, of Salford, rented an apartment where he could "relax and have a party", Manchester Crown Court heard.
The rabbi, of Upper Park Road, Salford, admits two counts of possession of cocaine but denies intent to supply.
When police raided the apartment, and his home in an area of Salford heavily populated with Orthodox Jews, they discovered 101 grams (3.6oz) of cocaine and more than ?17,000 in cash.
Prosecutor Michael Goldwater also told the jury of five men and seven women that Chalomish's business partner, Nasir Abbas, 54, had failed to turn up for the trial and is sought by police.
The pair are both charged with possession of cocaine, and possession of cocaine with intent to supply.
Chalomish faces two charges on both counts, and Abbas faces one charge on both counts, which he denies.
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