A scaffolder stopped by the police had £2.4 million worth of cocaine in his car.
Scott Richard Tobin, 33, of Glasgow, admitted possession with intent to supply a controlled drug when he appeared in custody at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 6th November 2025.
Possession with intent to supply a controlled drug is an offence under section 4(3) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. For a class A drug, as is the case here, the offence has a maximum sentence of 12 months' custody on summary conviction; life imprisonment on conviction on indictment.
Magistrates heard that police had cause to stop Tobin's silver Mercedes as he was driving north on the M6 near Plumpton, Cumbria, on Wednesday, 5th November 2025.
Peter Kelly, prosecuting, said: "Officers deemed it appropriate to search the defendant under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
"They found a substantial amount of cocaine. The defendant offered no explanation and failed to give an account as to why the drugs were in his possession."
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Crown was of the view that the offence was too serious to be sentenced at the Magistrates' Court.
The Crown was also of the view that Tobin should be remanded in custody, arguing that there were substantial grounds to believe that if granted bail he would commit further offences.
Michael Graham, defending, argued that his client, who had no previous convictions, had minimal involvement in the enterprise, employment as a scaffolder and a secure home address.
"There is no history he would commit any further offences," said Mr Graham.
Magistrates decided they weren't going to take the risk.
Tobin was remanded in custody until his sentencing at Carlisle Crown Court on Friday, 5th December 2025.
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