Drug addict caught red-handed when police raided his flat

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A Lanarkshire drug addict was caught red-handed when police officers burst into his flat.Airdrie Sheriff Court heard that Brian Robertson had heroin worth £2000 and a set of scales was lying on the living room floor.Robertson, 50, admitted having the Class A drug with intent to supply others at his then home in Deedes Street, Airdrie.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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