Barnsley Man Jailed for Cannabis Offences

A Barnsley man has been jailed after being found with cannabis in his car and home.

Gavin Thornton, 27, was caught after being stopped by council enforcement officers in November last year for a dog fouling offence.

They watched him lock his keys in his car and walk away. Police officers were informed of the suspicious behaviour, called at his house for his spare keys, and searched his vehicle.

They found a bag containing 18 wraps of cannabis, and discovered four cannabis plants growing in his loft. Thornton was jailed for 10 months for possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.

PC Paul Allen said:

"Due to Thornton's suspicious behaviour and the fact he had left the area to begin with, officers searched his car.

"On opening the car door, we were met with a strong smell of cannabis and a small plastic bag fell out of the car, which we found contained 18 wraps of cannabis.

"Thornton was immediately arrested and after a subsequent search of his house, we also found four cannabis plants in the loft.

"He was clearly in possession of the drugs with a view to growing more and potentially dealing to members of the public - an offence police will always take robust action against."

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