Private hire driver 'had shotgun and suitcase of drugs' in carA GLASGOW private hire driver was allegedly found with a shotgun and suitcase full of drugs, the Evening Times can reveal.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been banned from the road after the allegations were made.
He had his licence withdrawn by Glasgow City Council licensing chiefs after a complaint from Police Scotland.
It is alleged police found the firearm in the vehicle during a search on March 6.
More than four months later, it is claimed by the police that £25,000 worth of cannabis was discovered in suitcase and holdall, within the car in a Glasgow street.
Police Scotland had requested the immediate suspension of his licence in July, with yesterday's meeting to decide how long this should be extended, if at all.
At the hearing, it was revealed his private hire licence was suspended.
The committee heard: "The private hire car driver’s licence was suspended on August 4 2015, with immediate effect for a period of six weeks, since it was deemed that his continued private hire car driving would be likely to cause a serious threat to public safety."
He was one of three private hire drivers who had their licence suspended at the request of Police Scotland.
Another man was arrested last month in connection with a range of offences, including stalking and "indecent communication".
Police said the allegations relate to two women - another private hire driver and a petrol station worker.
He is accused of "loitering in a way that caused fear and alarm " between April 1 and July 8.
It is alleged he also showed pornographic images to the women.
He was reported to police. No trial date has yet been set.
Police Scotland had requested the immediate suspension of his licence last month and yesterday he "voluntarily agreed" for the ban to continue.
The third driver has also been banned from the road after allegations about his conduct.
It is claimed by the police that in July, the man picked up a female passenger at around 12.15am on July 23 before driving her home.
It is alleged he asked her "How much for sex?"
The passenger is said to have answered "no" and made a complaint to the private hire company, which is based on the South Side of Glasgow.
She later reported the incident to Police Scotland.
As part of his bail conditions he is now prevented from approaching the woman.
He has since been reported to the procurator fiscal and a trial will take place at Paisley Sheriff Court on Wednesday November 5.
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