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Burglar hid drugs from wife by strapping them to his penis | Daily Star CAUGHT: Police found Mark Wright's drugs when he was arrested for attempted burglary

Mark Wright was arrested for trying to break into a house and was subjected to a strip search in custody.

Police were in for a shock as they found 13 wraps of amphetamine strapped to his penis. DRUGS: Mark Wright had 13 wraps of amphetamine strapped to his penis

“13 wraps of white powder were found strapped to his penis and testicles.”

Prosecutor Neil Pallister

Prosecutor Neil Pallister told Newcastle Crown Court: "While in custody, the defendant was subjected to a full body search and 13 wraps of white powder were found strapped to his penis and testicles.

"On them being discovered, he said 'It's whizz, for personal use'."

It is believed he had used sellotape to hold the drugs in place and Wright said he had been trying to hide them from his wife. 

The 43-year-old had been arrested by police who caught him trying to break into a house at Close Street, in Sunderland, on August 25.

Alec Burns, defending, said the attempted burglary was a blip for Wright.

He added that Wright was using the drugs so he could keep up at work. 

Mr Burns said: "He was taking amphetamine to allow him to work longer hours.

"He had to buy the drugs and got into debt.

"He was hiding the fact he was using drugs again from his wife, who would have stopped him had she known.”

Wright, of Rosedale Street, Sunderland, admitted attempted burglary and possession of amphetamine.

Judge Christopher Williams sentenced Wright to 15 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months.