A CARDIGAN man has been fined after being caught in possession of cannabis in the town.

Aled Swanick, of Priory Street, Cardigan, pleaded guilty to possessing 4.78 grams of herbal cannabis on Saturday, October 19.

Magistrates at Aberystwyth Justice Centre fined the 23-year-old £80, along with £85 prosecution costs and £32 victim surcharge.

Swanick was also in breach of a community order, which will continue to run.