A Glasgow drug dealer was caught selling in the street by undercover cops.

Shaquel Ahmed appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court last week charged with having cannabis in his possession, with the intent to supply it to others.

Police were on plain-clothed patrol on Balmore Road, North Glasgow, when they spotted a vehicle which they believed to be involved in a drug transaction on March 23, 2022.

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After stopping the car, Ahmed identified himself, and cops could smell cannabis.

Police searched the vehicle and found drugs worth an estimated value of £715.

Thirteen bags of cannabis weighing 4.2 grams each were found. A further 13 bags containing 2.2g each were found.

Officers also found £220 in cash.

Ahmed, 24, was cautioned and charged.

His lawyer explained over the past few years, Ahmed struggled with debt.

He added: “He tried and failed to gain employment due to breaking his arm and then his leg. He found it difficult to gain work. This affected his mental health, and he was really struggling.

“He subsequently became involved with the wrong people. He was attempting to sell drugs as a result.

“He has now been working for a few weeks as a trainee machine operative and is delighted as it’s giving him something to focus on.”

The court heard Ahmed has previously been known for drug offences.

His lawyer added: “He appears to have changed his viewpoint. He has significantly reduced his consumption of cannabis and does appear to be doing well.

“He understands the prospect of custody given his previous convictions. He has been assessed as suitable for disposals in the community and he would consent to any alternative to custody.”

Sheriff Charles Lugton told Ahmed, of Castlemilk, that he would deal with the matter as a direct alternative to custody, with hesitation.

He added: “You have been placed on orders before for similar offences.

“You say you’re turning things around and that’s positive, but you have to cut this offending out because you will find the court will have no alternative but to send you to custody.”

He was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work and be under social work supervision for nine months.