Nicholas Lynch, 26, has been jailed for two-and-a-half years at Airdrie Sheriff Court after admitting being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis at his home in Kennedy Drive, Airdrie, on October 24, 2023, while on bail for other matters. He also admitted failing to attend court on August 27, 2024, and breaching community payback and restriction of liberty orders imposed three years earlier.
Previous leniency ignored
In October 2023, Lynch had been placed under social work supervision for two years and ordered to attend addiction services, along with a six-month electronic tagging order. On that occasion, he admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis at his then home in School Street, Chapelhall, and possessing cannabis resin with intent to supply. Defence solicitor Paul Belardo said Lynch had been a cannabis user before "dabbling" in cocaine, and his life "spiralled out of control" after breaking his leg, losing his job as a landscaper, and suffering a family bereavement. Mr Belardo told the court: "He was supplying pals with cannabis to help him fund his cocaine habit." Sheriff Paul Haran had imposed an alternative to prison due to Lynch's youth and lack of previous convictions.
Reoffending and sentencing
However, the sheriff was told that Lynch became involved in drug supply again days after the 2023 hearing. Sheriff Haran stated that given the further offending and breaches of court orders, a prison sentence was inevitable. The 30-month sentence was backdated to June 10, as Lynch has been in custody since his arrest last month.
