Muir of Ord addict faces jail sentence for heroin offence

A DRUG addict from Muir of Ord faces a potential jail sentence after admitting possession of heroin with intent to supply.

Inverness Sheriff Court heard that Carol Knox (59), who lost a leg because of her addiction, will be sentenced on September 16 after a background report has been prepared.

Defence solicitor advocate Shahid Latif said of his client, who admitted previous convictions: "The curse that has followed her throughout her adult life has been her addiction to drugs which has led to her physical problems."

Knox, of Drover's Court, Muir of Ord, pleaded guilty to the offence which took place on November 10 at Lochalsh Stores in Inverness.

She was seen parked near the shop on Lochalsh Road on November 9 and early the following morning her house was searched.

A total of £510 in cash was found, a wrap of heroin, a mobile phone and scales with brown powder, later confirmed as heroin.

Fiscal depute Robert Weir said the 16.3 grams of heroin recovered was worth between £450 and £1060.

Sheriff Gordon Fleetwood allowed Knox's bail to be continued but warned her all options were open to the court, including prison.

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