A Penparcau man has been fined after admitting cocaine possession.

Neil Jones, of 64 Heol Dinas, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 17 September.

The 42-year-old pleaded guilty to possession of 0.28g of cocaine in Penparcau on 1 September this year.

Magistrates fined Jones £120.

He must also pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service of £85 as well as a surcharge to fund victim services of £48.

Magistrates ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the drugs.