Teenage Cannabis Dealer's Descent into Addiction and Crime

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Ryan Abraham, an 18-year-old, began using cannabis at the age of 12 and has since become a dealer, with a PS50-a-day habit. He was caught by police in Swansea, who found him in possession of cannabis, scales, and several mobile phones containing drug-related texts and photographs. Abraham pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis and simple possession, and was sentenced to six months in a young offenders institution, suspended for 12 months.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ryan Abraham, an 18-year-old, began using cannabis at the age of 12 and has since become a dealer with a PS50-a-day habit.
  • Abraham was caught by police in Swansea, who found him in possession of cannabis, scales, and several mobile phones containing drug-related texts and photographs.
  • The defendant had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis and simple possession, and was sentenced to six months in a young offenders institution, suspended for 12 months.
  • The court heard that Abraham's involvement in the supply of cannabis was "purposeful and deliberate" and that he had used the drug since the age of 12 or 13.
  • Abraham's age and "obvious immaturity" were cited as factors in his becoming involved in the supply of the drug, and there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation in the case.
  • The judge ordered Abraham to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and a rehabilitation course, which will include a referral to a drugs agency.

Statistics:

  • 18-year-old Ryan Abraham uses cannabis with a PS50-a-day habit.
  • Abraham began using cannabis at the age of 12.
  • Abraham was caught in possession of cannabis, scales, and several mobile phones containing drug-related texts and photographs.
  • The court heard that Abraham's involvement in the supply of cannabis was "purposeful and deliberate".
  • Abraham was sentenced to six months in a young offenders institution, suspended for 12 months.

Sources:

  • Swansea Crown Court (no date)
  • David Singh, prosecuting (no date)
  • Dan Griffiths, for Abraham (no date)
  • Judge Huw Rees (no date)