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The applicant had been caught for a string of offences.(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nPolice Scotland initially objected to the application due to the offences.The applicant had been caught for a string of offences.(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
A man who was caught twice with cannabis and a knife<\/a> in his car has been allowed to work as a private hire driver after he begged for a second chance.<\/p>\n Police Scotland<\/a> initially objected to Jerin Benny’s application due to his criminal record, but councillors in Glasgow decided to grant a reduced licence for one year.<\/p>\n The council’s licensing committee heard yesterday how he had been fined \u00a3760 after the drugs were found in his car in November 2020, Glasgow Live reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Police officers passing his vehicle<\/a> noticed a “strong smell of cannabis”, with a search revealing “a total of 56.3g of cannabis\u2026 with a street value of \u00a3310”.<\/p>\n In November 2021, a lockback knife was discovered in his car, after officers pulled him over for driving<\/a> without any lights on. He was handed 108 hours of unpaid work.<\/p>\n Cannabis was again found in Mr Benny’s car in January 2023 after officers “detected a strong smell of cannabis”. A search turned up a “total of 144.38g of cannabis, with a street value<\/a> of \u00a3820 within multiple bags”.<\/p>\n A lockback knife with a 1.5 inch blade was found in the glove box. He was given a restriction of liberty order<\/a> for 135 days and ordered to stay in his house between 7pm and 7am.<\/p>\n He also received three penalty points<\/a> on his driving licence for “careless and inconsiderate driving” in August 2024, officers added.<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Ferial El Ayeb, advocating<\/a> for Mr Benny, suggested young men should be \u201cgiven a second chance, when they have shown clear evidence of wanting to do better and change their life.\u201d<\/p>\n Ms El Ayeb, who said her firm Liberty Consultancy works closely with Mr Benny\u2019s legal representatives<\/a>, Aamer Anwar & Co, told councillors she had known him for over a decade.<\/p>\n She said her company supports young people starting their own businesses<\/a>, adding: \u201cI\u2019ve seen over 100 young people with previous convictions change their life, completely turn it around.\u201d<\/p>\n She said of Mr Benny: \u201cHis relationship with his family is better, he has moved back in. He has plans to open up a food van. He is looking to save up money to then apply for a licence from the council.<\/p>\n \u201cTo me that shows that he is focused on changing his life, creating a better future, as well as staying away from what\u2019s not good for him.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758085594_118_0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\")
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