A DRUG dealer was caught with a text message saying “can I get some” as cops turned up to carry out a raid at his home.
David Gibson’s flat in Provanhall was searched on May 18, 2019, after a search warrant was obtained by police.
At 6pm, officers attended in possession of the warrant and entry was afforded by someone opening the front door. Gibson, 32, was not present at the time but arrived shortly after.
He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday after previously pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, a class A drug.
Prosecutor Jennifer Gilmour said: “A person search on the accused was carried out. In his hand, a black Samsung mobile phone was displaying two messages – ‘can I get some’ and ‘I’ve got money here for you’.
“At 6.20pm, police carrying out he search recovered the following items: a quantity of polythene bags; digital scales in working order with white powder residue on them, a further set of scales not in working order, with white powder residue on them; a further quantity of polythene bags with packaging saying, ‘contains 1000’; 14 polythene wraps containing white powder and £1295 cash in mixed notes.”
Ms Gilmour explained that the wraps weighed 0.2grams each – with a total value of £280.
Gibson’s defence solicitor said that his client is currently employed for a packaging company.
He added: “There are no other outstanding cases. He has now stopped using cocaine himself and accepts this is a serious offence.
“The author of the social work report is of the view that he has expressed genuine remorse. He realises he has put his family in danger.”
The lawyer went on to say that Gibson was assessed suitable for supervision and unpaid work, however, a restriction of liberty order would present difficulties for his work.
Sheriff Patricia Pryce told Gibson: “This is a very serious matter. You are concerned in the supply of a class A drug. You should not be getting involved in this.”
He was ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work as a direct alternative to custody.
He will also be under social work supervision for 12 months.
The sheriff added: “If you don’t stick to this you risk going to jail.”
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