Tyrone man caught with bag of cannabis down his trouser leg given community service

Twenty-two-year-old Patryk Kacprzak, from Aghinduff Park in the town, had previously admitted possessing the drug, and the case was adjourned for a pre-sentence report.

Dungannon Magistrates Court heard on Friday that the offence came to light when police stopped a car in the town on December 4 last year, and detected a strong smell of cannabis from the defendant who was driving.

Prosecuting counsel said police carried out a search of the vehicle and defendant and found a black box containing a quantity of cannabis and tobacco.

Police also located a large bag down his trouser leg containing 185 grams of cannabis valued at £1,800.

The lawyer added that Kacprzak later made a full admission to police.

A defence lawyer said the defendant had a previous matter for drugs.