Cocaine addict let "significant operation" run from flat to pay off drug debts

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A cocaine addict let a “significant street operation” run from his flat to pay off his drug debt.Cops came across the large scale production line up at Graham Reid’s flat after they turned up to check if there had been a break in.A neighbour had reported the door to the Barrhead flat has been left insecure after being forced open, leading to the chance discovery.And when officers turned up, they found swathes of drug paraphernalia including hydraulic presses, bags of white power and digital scales.Reid appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court on Friday where it was heard police spotted traces of white powder across a number of surfaces when they entered the property on the afternoon of October 31, 2018.This prompted officers to draft in a team with a search warrant which uncovered the scheme.Procurator fiscal David McDonald told the court: “Police knocked on the door and received no response, therefore both officers entered the premises to ensure everything was in order.“They noted that there was no one at the property but there was clear signs of drug production and supply with white powder visible on cupboards and worktops.“Police exited the property to await the arrival of other officers and for a drug search warrant to be sought.Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here. “Police also contacted the landlord who contacted the tenant, Graham Reid, who said he had no knowledge of a break in.”During the “extensive” search of the flat, located in the town’s Main Street, a number of items relating to drug supply and production were recovered, including a safe under the sink containing