A Pencader man has been fined after appearing in court to admit a charge of drug possession.

Paul Newport, of 111 Maescader, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on 20 August.

The 50-year-old pleaded guilty to possession of both herbal cannabis and cannabis resin at his home address on 18 April this year.

Magistrates fined Newport £80.

He must also pay £85 prosecution costs and a £32 surcharge to fund victim services.

Magistrates ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the drugs.