Drug dealer snared by cops after taking "unusual route" round Paisley streets avoids jail

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A drug dealer who was snared after police noticed he took an “unusual route” round Paisley streets has narrowly avoided a jail sentence.

Thomas Barclay was caught by officers on April 29 last year as he drove through various streets which indicated he wasn’t familiar with the area.When cops stopped the 38-year-old’s BMW for a routine check, he was extremely nervous and was “sweating profusely”.Barclay’s mobile phone then revealed he was concerned in the supply of cocaine after they found messages stating a ‘menu’ of drugs he had and that “drivers were out all weekend”.

Prosecutor Matt Piskorz previously told Paisley Sheriff Court cops spotted Barclay sitting in a BMW which was parked outside a property in Paisley’s Orchy Crescent with the engine running just before 9pm on Saturday, April 29.

Barclay then took an “unusual route” at a slow speed round several of the nearby streets which raised officers’ suspicions.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.