Scotland Yard commander behind force’s drugs strategy ‘admits using cannabis – saying it is for medical reasons’
- Commander Julian Bennett allegedly informed investigators he uses cannabis
- Said for ‘medical reasons’ and he had done nothing unlawful, it was reported
- He leads the Metropolitan Police on criminal justice and has served since 1977
- Reports say he was taken off duty after refusing to have a drug test after a tip-off
- Previously responsible for force’s drug policy when he was in territorial policing
A Scotland Yard commander who led the force’s drug strategy and heads misconduct hearings has allegedly admitted using cannabis.
Commander Julian Bennett – who was nicknamed ‘Sacker’ due to the number of officers kicked out of the force following his rulings – was suspended in July following claims involving controlled drugs.
And now, Mr Bennett has…
