Scott Edwards: Cocaine supplier confesses to drug stash

Arguably one of Sydney’s most generous and honest criminals who is known to hand out free bags of cocaine to his friends has had his day in court.

Arguably one of Sydney’s most generous and honest criminals who, in March this year, drove to a Surry Hills pub to hand out two free bags of cocaine to a friend, has been convicted.

A court has heard the goodwill of Scott James Edwards, 35, is not restricted to handing out free drugs to his mates but even confessing to police about his large stash of cocaine in his Zetland home.

The man’s crimes were revealed when police patrolling Surry Hills saw a woman leave the Dolphin Hotel and enter a grey Lexus he was driving.

As police approached the woman, who had been dropped off outside the same pub just minutes later, she pulled an envelope out of her bra and threw it on the ground, court documents state.

A camera-shy Scott James Edwards leaves court.

The 35-year-old was convicted of drug supply.

A bag of cocaine was found with the woman telling police officers she had bought two bags for $500 when inside the Lexus, and showed the phone messages organising the delivery.

Edwards was later stopped by police who admitted he had supplied cocaine to his friend ‘Jenny’, but denied accepting any cash. His car was searched and no drugs or cash was found.

The 35-year-old then told police he had half an ounce of the drug at his home, with a search warrant uncovering a large resealable bag holding about 15g of cocaine.

In Downing Centre Local Court on Friday, Edwards’ lawyer said his client was surprised ‘Jenny’ had told police money had changed hands and denied that ever took place, highlighting the fact no cash had been found in the car.

The lawyer said the sentence should be discounted in light of the confession of his home drug stash.

“It was voluntary admissions,” he said. “It was timely, it was reliable, it was honest.”

In light of the drug supply, the lawyer said: “(Edwards) would, at times, share the drugs with friends and if friends would ask for drugs, he would assist with that.”

The court heard the Zetland man had completed rehabilitation courses since being charged, and has been diagnosed with mental health issues.

Edwards was convicted of drug supply and sentenced to a two-year community corrections order, ordered to complete 100 hours community service and fined $1100.