A Blaenplwyf 20-year-old has been fined by magistrates after pleading guilty to being in charge of a car whilst unfit through drugs in Aberystwyth.

Chelsea Hughes-Jones, of Pontllanio, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 1 July.

The 20-year-old pleaded guilty to a charge of being in charge of a Volkswagen Polo whilst unfit through drugs on Portland Street in Aberystwyth on 16 June.

The court heard that that Hughes-Jones had ketamine in her system.

A charge of drug driving was withdrawn.

Magistrates fined Hughes-Jones £80 and endorsed her driving licence with 10 penalty points.

Hughes-Jones must also pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service of £85 as well as a surcharge to fund victim services of £32.