Man turns up to court to face drug charges... with a bag of cocaine on him

A MAN turned up to court to face drug charges - and was found with a big bag of cocaine on him as he sat in the DOCK.

Hapless crook Waqas Khan was on trial for allegedly conspiring to supply cocaine and heroin - for which he was acquitted

But security staff at Luton Crown Court in Bedfordshire searched his bag after he left the courtroom, only to discover clueless Khan had smuggled a large quantity of cocaine into court with him.

The 24-year-old was charged with a single count of possession with intent to supply a class A drug, to which he admitted, and was jailed for 21 months.

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To add insult to injury, Khan was acquitted of the initial charges so could have avoided a jail sentence had he not been so reckless.

He had initially been arrested and charged following a Bedfordshire Police investigation into an organised crime gang which had been supplying cocaine and heroin to people across Luton.

Detective Inspector Paul Baron said: "To turn up in the dock with class A drugs on him shows a complete and utter disregard for the law.

"Khan's actions were beyond belief and I'm pleased that he will face a custodial sentence – showing that he is not in fact above the law."