A CANNABIS street dealer in Burnley has been told to heed his family’s advice after avoiding his first custodial sentence.
Nineteen-year-old Mirza Baig was stopped in Barden Lane by police with a friend, acting suspiciously, Burnley Crown Court was told.
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He was carrying clear plastic snap bags, which could be used to dole out cannabis, the court heard.
And when police seized his mobile phone they discovered a series of texts relating to dealing.
Baig, of Grey Street, Burnley, admitted to possessing cannabis with intent to supply.
He was given a seven-month prison term, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to carry out 80 hours community service and pay £250 court costs.
Defence counsel James Heyworth said his client, a retail merchandiser, still lived with his family, who were disappointed by his behaviour. Baig had never been before in a crown court dock before.
Passing sentence, Judge Jonathan Gibson said: “You are 19 and living with your family and I suspect that they have more of an influence for good on you than anyone else.
“You should listen to them.”
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