Two men jailed after cocaine worth £190,000 seized in Blantyre

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Two men jailed after cocaine worth £190,000 seized in Blantyre
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Stephen Gaffney and David Notman were put behind bars at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.

Stephen Gaffney, 40, admitted being concerned in the supply of the Class A drug in Aldersyde Place on April 19 last year.Former soldier Notman, of Dunfermline , also admitted being concerned in the supply of the drug.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire ’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.

Scott O'Connor, prosecuting, said police officers received intelligence that Gaffney had drugs and might be involved in a deal. Mr O'Connor said the total estimated value of these was £170,000. He added that the values of blocks varied due to differing levels of purity.She told the court: "He seems to have been manipulated by a third party who offered him free drugs if he would store some.Ms Kiernan said Gaffney has mental health issues but no longer takes drugs and has the support of family members who were in court to support him.

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