A MILFORD HAVEN publican has been remanded in custody after denying being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

Daniel Booth appeared before District Judge Mark Layton, sitting at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week, where he denied the allegation following his arrest on Saturday (Jan 4).

The Crown alleges that a “substantial quantity of cocaine” — weighing 27 grams — was discovered concealed inside the air filter of a van that had recently been sold by Booth to an unrelated third party.

Prosecutors also told the court that £1,682 in cash was found in Booth’s possession at the time of his arrest. A subsequent search of his home uncovered small traces of cocaine and cannabis.

“There are also multiple sources of mobile phone evidence from various drug investigations that clearly point towards the defendant as being directly involved in drug dealing since 2024,” Crown Prosecutor Nia James told the court.

Ms James added that Booth refused to provide police with the PIN code for his mobile phone following his arrest.

“He told officers that it was his business phone and that he did not want police accessing his business activities,” she said.

Booth, of Priory Road, Milford Haven, denies being concerned in the supply of cocaine and a further charge of acquiring criminal property.

He was represented by solicitor Tom Lloyd, who argued that his client should be released on bail.

“The drugs were found in a vehicle he had owned for only a very short period of time,” Mr Lloyd said. “He sold the vehicle on and informed police that forensic enquiries would not link him to it.

“He has provided a full explanation regarding both the vehicle and the cash found in his possession.”

Mr Lloyd also told the court that Booth had recently taken on a lease for a public house in Milford Haven.

“The consequences of being remanded in custody will place that business in jeopardy,” he said.

Despite the application, District Judge Layton ordered that Booth be remanded in custody. He is due to appear next at Swansea Crown Court on Thursday, February 6.

Booth is the licensee of The Vibe, Charles Street, Milford Haven.