Produced two bags of cannabis from the front of his trousers
Niall Moffett, Kenlis Street, Banbridge, admitted unlawful possession of herbal cannabis on February 21 this year.
He was fined £200 and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.
Banbridge Magistrates Court heard last Thursday that at approximately 7.20pm police spoke to the defendant and noticed a strong smell of cannabis.
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Hide AdThey told Moffett they were taking him for a body search and he then produced two clear bags containing a green substance from the front of his trousers.
He admitted that it was herbal cannabis and it was for his own use.
He had a previous caution for a similar offence.
A solicitor representing the defendant said his client had a previous conviction last year for possession of a class B drug.