Bus passenger was asleep at Larne Station and then drugs were found

A passenger asleep on a bus at Larne Station was in possession of drugs.

The 22-year-old admitted charges of possessing cannabis and zopiclone on April 2.

Ballymena Magistrates Court heard previously police found it "extremely difficult" to awaken him on the bus.

Larne Bus Stations. Image: Googleplaceholder image
Larne Bus Stations. Image: Google

Brandon Lee Balmer (22), with an address in Larne, had a "small amount" of cannabis and a number of tablets in his possession.

He has now pleaded guilty to a new charge of possessing cannabis on December 21 2025.

The cases were adjourned to September 3.

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