A man who imported nearly 30 jars of cannabis from America has been spared jail.
Thomas Marshall, 29, was tracked down by police after Border Force officers intercepted the drugs at Coventry Airport.
The package, containing 28 jars of cannabis worth £420, was addressed to Marshall, a court heard.
Prosecuting, Simon Shannon told the court Marshall expected ‘significant financial gain’ from selling the drugs.
He said: “When officers visited his home address in April 2021, they found the defendant in his bedroom and seized a 1.9kg bag of cannabis.
“Officers also seized his phone and several messages on his phone indicated that he was involved in the supply of cannabis.
“One of the messages that the defendant sent to a friend said that he was ‘motivated by the money’ and was ‘after the finer things in life.’"
Cash of £750 was also found but not seized.
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But mitigating, Khalid Missouri said Marshall is "remorseful" after "embarrassing his family."
"He comes from a good family, and this is highly embarrassing for them.
“Thomas has ADHD and this is probably not the first time someone with ADHD decided to take drugs to calm down.
“He became dependent on cannabis aged 15, and he only gave it up a few months ago.
“He has abstained for several months and has been working full-time to renovate his home and make money.
“He is not an ingrained or sophisticated criminal. He feels guilty.”
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Marshall, of Fisher Road, pleaded guilty to importing cannabis and possessing the drug with the intention to supply.
judge Nicholas Rowland said: “Importing cannabis is a serious matter, and more serious is possessing with intent to supply, and you had nearly 2kg of cannabis.
“You will receive a prison sentence today for these offences.
“Mr Missouri quite rightly said you are close to wrecking your life, cannabis wrecks other people’s lives too.
“It is viewed as a serious crime.
“You have no previous convictions and you are making a success of your life now in different areas."
Marshall was jailed for nine months suspended for 18 months.
He must also do 200 hours of unpaid work and pay £500 court costs.
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