Magistrate Megan Greenwood found Michael Bazzi not guilty of supplying GBL and dealing with the proceeds of crime when he appeared before Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday March 9.

Paul McGirr told the court that Mr Bazzi drew the attention of police as he “probably stuck out” due to being outside during the height of the pandemic.

“As someone with anxiety and depression, what a complete disaster it is to be consuming a substance not prescribed by a doctor,” Magistrate Greenwood said.

“We see people whose brains are fried from these substances. They can never, ever work or maintain relationships again.”

Mr McGirr made an application that our client be given back the $3000 seized by police. It was not opposed by the prosecution and Magistrate Greenwood ordered it be returned.