Drugs courier led police on 90mph chase through Leeds city streets
Two passengers jumped out and fled before Rafiq followed on foot in the direction of Jenkinson Close in Holbeck.The van was searched and a large bag of cannabis was also located.He has no previous convictions, but a caution for possession of cocaine.
A probation report suggested the 20-year-old was asked to transport drugs and feared for his family’s safety if he refused. He claims he was told to keep driving during the chase by the two passengers, whom he said were the dealers.Mitigating, Howard Shaw said: “Young, naive and stupid is possibly the best description of this young man."He has brought a great deal of shame on his family and bitterly regrets falling in with this bad crowd.
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