Paul Jason Smith, aged 23, was found with 11 polythene bags - containing more than seven grams of cocaine
Paul Jason Smith, aged 23, was found with 11 polythene bags - containing more than seven grams of cocaine - concealed beneath his trousers when police arrested him at Barnsley Interchange last September. A search of his home uncovered a further 23 bags of the Class A drug - the total haul carrying a street value of over £1,000, Sheffield Crown Court heard.When interviewed by police, Smith claimed he had purchased such a large amount of cocaine because it was cheaper to "buy in bulk". He said he intended to share the drugs with friends and "likened it to buying a round of drinks", Louise Gallagher, prosecuting, told the court.Smith admitted possession with intent to supply a Class A drug but was spared jail.Ian Storey, defending, said that as well as a full time job Smith had "serious family responsibilities".Since being caught with the drug, Smith had given cocaine up and "distanced himself from his gang of cronies", Mr Storey said.Sentencing Smi...