A HELENSBURGH dealer was found with more than 15 grams of cocaine, scales and a bundle of cash when police raided a house in the town.

Patricia Telfer was in the dock at Dumbarton Sheriff Court last week as she pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of drugs, namely cocaine.

Depute fiscal David McDonald told the court a raid at a property in Baird Avenue uncovered a quantity of the class A drug, as well as mixing bowls with white powder inside, scales and a number of bags on June 24 last year.

He said police recovered a bag of white powder from the upstairs bedroom – which was later found to be a mixture of calcium and caffeine – a mobile phone, £1000 in mixed notes and another bag filled with white powder hidden inside a grey hooded top.

A further £200 was also recovered from the top drawer in a bedside cabinet, which Telfer claimed was her "M&Ds money".

Mr McDonald said: "A bag weighing 7.03 grams proved positive to contain cocaine with a value of £200 if sold as a quarter ounce deal.

"Another 8.7grams was found to be cocaine with a potential value to be £320.

"The mobile phone Miss Telfer claimed ownership of has a reference to mixing white powder in order to bulk out."

Judith Reid, Telfer's defence agent, said her client, of Nursery Street, had been "made fully aware of what to expect" when she next appeared in court for sentencing.

Sheriff Maxwell Hendry adjourned the case until April 4 for in order to obtain a criminal justice social work report and a restriction of liberty assessment. The 27-year-old's bail was continued.

* Following Telfer's guilty plea, and the sentencing of a Cardross man for being concerned in the supply of cannabis (see report elsewhere in this issue), Inspector Coleen Wylie from Helensburgh police office said: "These convictions send out a strong message that Police Scotland is committed to pursuing and taking action against anyone involved in illegal drugs supply.

"Tackling drug crime very much remains a priority, as the effects can have devastating effects on the individuals involved and the local community, and for every drug dealer caught there will always be another waiting to take over this illicit trade.

"We will continue to work with communities, listening to their concerns and gathering information to take action where possible.

"I would appeal to members of the public to contact local police or Crimestoppers if they have any concerns of information regarding drug crime in their area."