Adrian Haynes sentenced for intending to supply meth in Port Lincoln
A chef who was only caught with drugs in a hotel room hours earlier was anxious and sweaty when he answered the door again to police. See what they found.
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A drug-dealing chef who fell into addiction was given another chance to prove he’s turned his life around.
Adrian Ronald Haynes, 48, was sweaty and anxious when police came knocking on the door only hours after finding drugs on him.
The District Court heard Haynes was found in a hotel room on January 23, 2021 providing assistance to another man.
“He was under the influence of drugs and it appeared that he was dealing drugs from that room,” Judge Michael Durrant said during sentencing.
Haynes was found with drugs and given a diversion notice and told to leave.
Police attended the Port Lincoln address of the man later that same morning and Haynes answered the door.
“You were sweaty, you appeared anxious and you had your hand firmly inside the pocket of your jeans,” Judge Durrant said.
When Haynes was asked to remove his hand two plastic resealable bags fell to the floor.
The first bag contained 4.42g of methamphetamine and the second had 0.52g of methamphetamine.
A search of the house revealed drug dealing indicators, including plastic resealable bags and digital scales.
Haynes, of Whyalla Playford, pleaded guilty to intending to supply drugs to another person.
The court heard Haynes had previously run his own catering business but it failed and he spiralled into addiction.
Judge Durrant said Haynes had removed himself from negative influences in Port Lincoln and now lives with his mother in Whyalla.
“You currently work in the hospitality industry and you are a valuable and diligent employee,” Judge Durrant said.
“You volunteer with the Salvation Army putting your chef qualifications to use in that respect.”
The court heard Haynes had successfully completed a drug rehabilitation course.
Judge Durrant said drug dealing destroys lives and blemishes the community.
“Methamphetamine is a dangerous and insidious drug which causes harm to people and the community,” he said.
“Drugs being supplied throughout the community relies on people like you who supply others.”
Judge Durrant sentenced Haynes to 10 months in jail.
Due to Haynes’ employment and rehabilitation efforts, it was suspended on a $100, 18-month good behaviour bond, with supervision for 12 months.
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