An electrician was caught with Wonka chocolate bars with mushrooms on them, a court has heard.
William Lawson was caught with three different class A drugs at a flat in Clydebank last year and admitted buying cocaine "bulk" for friends.
The 36-year-old later pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of psilocin - magic mushrooms - and MDNA.
Police arrived at his then property in Dunn Street with a search warrant on July 11, 2024 and saw Lawson outside with his partner.
They found 34.5g of cocaine, "seven Wonka bars with mushrooms on them" and wraps of MDNA. The cocaine was worth about £700.
Appearing for sentencing at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on June 20, Lawson's defence solicitor said his client was "buying this product in bulk and selling to friends".
He said he effectively profited by being able to buy cheaper.
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Lawson, now of Onslow Road, had developed an "extensive" habit which accelerated during the pandemic.
"It had really got out of hand," said the solicitor. "This has been a wake-up call and he has been completely abstenant from drugs since July last year.
"His wife is an American citizen. The effect of this conviction will effectively prevent him travelling to America.
"He accepts this is a problem of his own making and he has to live with the consequences of that.
"He appears with no previous convictions. [The charge is] supply of a class A substance and the court requires to send a message that this cannot and will not be tolerated."
The solicitor added that his client earned £40,00 a year as an electrician and it was "unfortunate" he had "found himself in this position".
Sheriff Sean Lynch ordered Lawson do 150 hours of unpaid work in the community within 18 months. This is a direct alternative to custody.
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