Glasgow dealer with drugs jumped from flat window to escape cops

Cocaine <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Cocaine (Image: Newsquest)
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A drug trafficker ended up in hospital after leaping from a second-floor window to try and escape from police.

Daniel Ghaus made the dash after officers swooped at his flat in Dennistoun, Glasgow on July 16 this year.

Prosecutor Kirsten Cockburn today said: "Ghaus ran towards the open balcony doors and jumped out of the window making off on foot.

"Two constables chased him and he was apprehended a short distance away.

"Medical assistance was sought for Ghaus due to him suffering pain in his lower leg."

Miss Cockburn went on to state at the hearing at the High Court in Glasgow that police seized more than £120,000 of drugs and almost £83,000 in cash from the property in the city's Firpark Court.

The haul consisted of cocaine, ecstasy and ketamine.

Ghaus was treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, but suffered no injuries from his escape bid.

The 22 year-old - via his lawyer Duncan McPhie - today pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of the drugs as well as obstructing police.

It emerged Ghuas was on bail at the time.

He had also a previous conviction for a low level drugs offence.

Lord Arthurson told Ghaus he faces a "substantial custodial sentence" when he returns to the dock in the New Year.

He remains on remand meantime.

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