Drug dealer jailed after claiming taser was torch for pet lizard

A drug dealer who claimed a Taser at his home was a torch for his pet lizard has been jailed.

Liam Hardy claimed he didn’t know the stun gun was a weapon, telling police he purchased it as a torch to mild a tank.

Police caught him after pulling him over his Land Rover and discovering 25 baggage containing nearly eight grams of cocaine at 2am on Might 10.

They then searched his house and located 4 cellphones, in addition to the Taser.

Durham Crown Courtroom heard that 25 snap baggage containing a complete of virtually eight grams of cocaine was discovered within the automobile when he was pulled over within the Brandon space of County Durham.

Drug dealer jailed after claiming taser was torch for pet lizard
He was sentenced at Durham Crown Courtroom (Image: PA)
Hardy, of The Larches, Esh Profitable, admitted possessing a category A drug with intent to produce and possessing a prohibited/disguised firearm.




Lewis Kerr, defending, stated Hardy turned to promoting medication resulting from money owed he discovered himself in on the time.


However he advised the court docket that the defendant has had few dealings up to now with the prison justice system.



Mr Kerr added that whereas in custody Hardy has taken the chance to enrol on as many work programs as doable to offer him hope of discovering ‘lawful employment’ on his launch.

Choose Prince sentenced Hardy to eight years and 4 months, together with for the prohibited firearm cost. 


He stated the defendant had been ‘out and about supplying cocaine, with a particular stock in trade for personal benefit.’

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