Clipstone dealer nabbed after police noticed his car reeked of cannabis

Nottingham Crown Court heard Lewis Wilson was stopped on Forest Road, Mansfield, on January 12, 2020, when a search revealed 28.3 grams of cannabis in different containers.

Adam White, prosecuting, said a further search of his home uncovered a further 3.5g, along with digital scales and phone messages to and from customers.

In total cannabis worth £300 was seized, but the cash officers found came from a legitimate source.

Wilson, aged 27, of Church Road, Clipstone, admitted possession of cannabis with intent to supply.

Judge Stuart Rafferty QC told Andrew Malloy, mitigating: "The less said about your client's beliefs about the law the better. I intend to follow the recommendations made in the pre-sentence report."

He told Wilson: “There are some people who share your views that law is an ass and that cannabis should be legalised.

“If you had sat here for as long as I have, you might think differently.

“Cannabis over the years has become increasingly strong and its capability of making people mentally-ill has become that much greater.

“You are not a stupid person. You have seen yourself what alcohol and class A drugs can do.

“I urge you to consider the downside of cannabis too. You're entirely entitled to your views. You will forgive me if I disagree.”

Judge Rafferty handed Wilson imposed a 12-month community order, with 120 hours of unpaid work, and ordered him to pay a surcharge.