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Pensioner jailed for dealing cocaine and cannabis from his Lanarkshire home

A pensioner who was caught dealing drugs has been jailed for 12 months.

James Wright, 67, committed the crimes from his home in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, on July 12, 2019.

Prosecutors claimed Wright was concerned in the supply of cannabis and cocaine contrary to the misuse of drugs act.

Wright had £5240 worth of cannabis and £6280 worth of cocaine.

He pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to the two charges.

Wright was sentenced yesterday by Sheriff Johanna Johnston QC.

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