Man fined for possessing drugs

Thursday, 19 August 2021 08:08

By Jason Roberts - Court Reporter

A man has been fined £1,200 for possessing ecstasy and cannabis.

Shaun Michael Woods of Saddle Road in Douglas appeared before High Bailiff Jayne Hughes at Douglas Courthouse.

The 28 year old admitted possessing class A and B drugs on April 15 and April 26 this year.

Prosecutor, Rebecca Cubbon told the court police raided his address on April 15 and found drugs worth more than £250, before being arrested again less than two weeks later.

He was fined £1,200 and ordered to pay £100 costs.

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