Parcel of six kilos of cannabis gummies addressed to Co Antrim man intercepted in the post
Six kilos of cannabis 'gummies' addressed to a Co Antrim man were intercepted in the post by Borderforce, a court has heard.
Kyle Fullerton (24), of Firfields, Antrim was sentenced on charges of attempting to possess cannabis edibles on May 8 this year; possesion of cannabis edibles; and possessing cannabis edibles with intent to supply.
There was a "postal intercept" by Borderforce of a parcel and when it was opened it contained 6.25 kilos of cannabis gummies.
Ballymena Magistrates' Court was told the defendant ordered the items online and after receiving another batch he sold a "small amount to close friends to make some money" but “intended to use most for himself".
The defendant, who had health issues, said cannabis "alleviates pain".
Fullerton had no record. He said he paid several hundred pounds for the gummies.
A defence barrister told the court the defendant was "previosly in a wheelchair" and "the cannabis has significantly helped him".
District Judge Nigel Broderick told the defendant: "I accept there may have been some medical issues in the background as to why you purchased or ordered these drugs online" but said supplying to others was a matter of concern.
He took into account the guilty pleas and a clear record and handed down a five months prison term, suspended for two years.