A Pwllheli man has been fined by magistrates after appearing in court to plead guilty to drug possession.

Maldwyn Hughes, of 111 Adra, Abererch Road, appeared before Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on 1 June.

The 44-year-old pleaded guilty at the hearing to possession of a quantity of amphetamine in Pwllheli on 11 May this year.

Magistrates handed Hughes a fine of £200.

He must also pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service of £85 as well as a surcharge to fund victim services of £80.

Magistrates made a forfeiture and destruction order for the drugs.