Renfrew family turned to drugs "enterprise" following collapse of family business

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A Renfrew family turned to producing and supplying drugs following the collapse of their business.James Stewart and his sons Connor and Harris each admitted playing their part in a drugs “enterprise” that saw them produce, supply and be in possession of cocaine and cannabis.During a police raid of their Hallidale Crescent home in October 2020 processed drugs, valued at more than £5,000, were discovered alongside 22 hash plants worth more than £13,000 in their garage, and over £31,000 in cash.And youngest son Harris was found with 16g of cocaine stashed in his boxer shorts during a strip search. Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here. Slamming the three Stewarts, Sheriff Lindsay Kooner said: “You brought your whole family into this enterprise, including your mum and sister.”James Stewart’s defence agent Jim Clarke told Paisley Sheriff Court the incident had been “weighing heavily” upon him and the family.Mr Clarke explained: “The family flooring business ended in 2019 and the search of the property has impacted his health and he has taken steps to desist the use of cannabis.”Jerry Sweeney, defence agent for Connor said the “catalyst” for the time-served mechanic was the “collapse of the family business.”And Kate Philips, solicitor for Harris explained that his “depression deteriorated following the loss of his job.”Dad James, 50, admitted being involved in the production and supply of Class-B drug cannabis, while son Connor, 29, admitted possession of Class-A drug cocaine