A Woking man who turned to drug dealing in a desperate bid to ease his debts has been told by a Surrey court: Let’s not see you here again.

Guildford Magistrates Court heard that Robert Osborne became a drug courier because of financial pressures and the fear of becoming homeless.

The 38-year-old of Skimmer Lane, Sheerwater, was sentenced this morning after previously admitting to a count of possessing a Class B drug with intent to supply.

Adekunle Adeyemi, prosecuting, said Osborne was shaking when police pulled over his vehicle, which had been “active” all day around north-west Surrey, in Moseley on June 15, 2024.

The accounts didn’t add up and when officers spotted a black rucksack in the car, Osborne confessed it contained cannabis with a combined value of £1,670.

Officers also found a roll of £20 notes which the driver called “winnings”.

Mr Adeyemi said: “Wraps of cannabis and cannabis vapes were found inside – officers suspected the defendant was involved in the supply of Class B drugs.

“He had an understanding of the drugs business.”

The court heard that Osborne had no drug or alcohol issues and did not get involved to feed a habit, with the defendant being paid a £120 delivery fee.

“He wants to put his life back together,” said his defence lawyer in mitigation, adding: “He knows what he did was wrong and takes full responsibility for his actions.”

“It’s very sad you’re here as you ended up doing something that caused a lot of problems,” said the head of the bench in sentencing Osborne.

The defendant was given a 12-month community order with a requirement to complete 200 hours unpaid work.

He must also pay costs and charges totalling £199 with an order being made for the forfeiture of the cash and destruction of the drugs.