Burnley man fined for possession of cannabis

A 20-year-old man has to hand over more than £200 for having a small jar of cannabis.
Burnley Magistrates' CourtBurnley Magistrates' Court
Burnley Magistrates' Court

Viliam Stas dropped the container of drugs when people were stop-searched after trouble on a Burnley Street, the town’s magistrates were told.

Stas co-operated with police and was arrested. He had no previous convictions, but had a fixed penalty for possessing cannabis from last year.

The defendant, of Manchester Road, Burnley, admitted possessing cannabis on November 23rd. He was fined £121, with a £32 victim surcharge and £85 costs.