iOS - Android The court heard police officers seized £1400 worth of the Class A drug.Solicitor Andy Thomson, appearing for Bell, described his client as “a genuine first offender” who has been in no trouble since.Mr Thomson stated: “He was a cocaine user and found himself on a downward spiral.“He owed money and the only way out was to get involved in this.
It was very low level.“He is from a responsible family and is anxious about the outcome of this case.“He is now cocaine-free, having addressed his problem.”Diarmid Bruce, defending Thomson, pointed out that he had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and has no other cases outstanding.Mr Bruce added: “He made a bad error of judgment and significant steps have been taken to prevent.
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