Pensioner who survived cancer jailed after being caught with £2k of street valium

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A lung cancer survivor labelled by his doctor "a walking miracle" has been jailed for 46 months after losing his job and turning to drug-dealing.

Edward McLean, 67, was caught with hundreds of pounds worth of amphetamine and Etizolam - so-called "street Valium" - in his car when police stopped him in George Street, Falkirk about 11.15 am on January 8th (2021).

Falkirk Sheriff Court heard he had been "looking flustered, repeatedly looking in his rear view mirror, and leaning forward and moving items around".Officers then obtained a warrant and searched his flat in the town and found even more drugs, a "tick list", "snap bags", and scales.Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!Prosecutor Cheryl Clark said that all-in-all, amphetamine valued at up to £1600 and Etizolam tablets worth up to £2230 were seized.Ms Clark said that according to a police expert, McLean had been involved in the supply of drugs at street level in the Falkirk area.McLean, of Falkirk, pleaded guilty to be concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.Defence solicitor Mark Fallon said McLean used to work full-time in a foundry but had suffered from lung cancer and had one lung removed.Mr Fallon said: "He was described by his consultant as a walking miracle having survived for so long, but during the second part of his cancer treatment he suffered from misuse of drugs to help with sleeping, using Etizolam."Mr Fallon said this had put McLean into "a substantial amount of debt".Imposing the long jail term on McLean, who has a previous