A MAN was found to have cash and drugs in his car after being stopped by cops in Glasgow.

Abdul Wahab, 25, was flagged down by officers when he was driving on Kelvindale Road at 8pm on October 30, 2020.

He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday after previously pleading guilty to being in possession of cannabis with the intent to supply.

Procurator fiscal Laura Martin said: “Police had reason to stop the accused’s vehicle. Upon approaching the vehicle, the police detected a strong smell of cannabis.

“A search of the accused and the vehicle was carried out.”

A total of £530 in mixed notes was found as well as 21 snap bags of cannabis.

The court heard that the cannabis, which weighed 52 grams, was valued at £300.

Wahab, of Govan, was cautioned and charged and made no reply.

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His lawyer said: “He wasn’t a drug dealer as he would consider. He was buying drugs and when buying them, he would sell some to a friend or someone he would know.

“He wasn’t making any money out of it. He was supporting his consumption cost. But he was involved in it, and he accepts responsibility.

“It would appear this is the last thing he needs to be involved in as he’s got a responsible job. There are no matters outstanding and he’s keen to put this behind him.”

The defence solicitor explained that Wahab, who has stopped using cannabis now, earns a reasonable income and could be fined, but added: “You may be of the view he needs more than that."

Sheriff Diana McConnell said: “He is able to do unpaid work. I’m not sure there is a focus for supervision as he’s conquered the issue of use.”

The sheriff told Wahab: “I’m glad you recognise this is a serious matter.”

He was ordered to carry out 135 hours of unpaid work as a direct alternative to custody.