A MAN caught carrying cannabis in a busy high street has been fined.
Matthew Jones, of Mwyn Ffordd in Minera, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday.
The 29-year-old admitted that on June 1 this year at Holywell he had in his possession a quantity of cannabis.
Prosecutor Justin Espie told the court that on the afternoon in question, police were carrying out a community engagement event in a very busy Holywell High Street.
Officers noticed a smell of cannabis and identified the defendant as the cause.
A search revealed he had the drug in his possession.
Gary Harvey, defending, made limited representation on his client's behalf.
He told the court he is currently unemployed.
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Mr Harvey told the court it was not clear why his client could not have been dealt with out of court for such an offence.
District Judge Gwyn Jones handed down a £140 fine and ordered the defendant to pay £85 costs, as well as a £56 victim surcharge.
He also ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the seized cannabis.
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