Perranporth Man Admits to Selling Drugs to Clear Business Debts
A Perranporth man confessed to drug dealing to settle his business debts, leading to a court case and a prison sentence.
Perranporth, Cornwall, Nicholas Turner, Drugs, Court
Perranporth: A man named Nicholas Turner got himself into a bit of trouble. He was caught near a boating lake with some drugs and cash in his car. The police found both Class A and Class B drugs, along with a knife. It was a pretty shocking scene.
When the officers searched his car, they discovered cannabis and cocaine, plus some cash. Turner was pretty open about his drug dealing, which the judge later called “naive and depressing.” He even joked about the knife, saying he was just looking for it.
In court, Turner admitted to selling drugs but insisted he wasn’t dealing that day. He claimed the cash was for Christmas shopping, not from selling drugs. His honesty didn’t help him much, though, as he faced serious charges.
His lawyer mentioned that Turner got involved in drug dealing to fix his financial issues. He had no prior convictions and was living with his partner, who has health problems. The lawyer argued that sending him to prison would hurt his family.
The judge acknowledged Turner’s previous good character but emphasized the seriousness of his actions. He was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, with the possibility of early release after serving 40 percent of his sentence.