Defendants charged with drugs related offences have been before the magistrates in Llanelli this week.

Andrew Jamie Elias, aged 33, of Cae Coed, Llandybie, admitted a charge of producing two cannabis plants and was fined £120. He must also pay a victim surcharge of £32 and £150 costs.

An order was made for the destruction of the plants.

Forty-three-year-old Ruth Helen Richards of Myddynfych Drive, Ammanford admitted possession of 0.348 grams of cocaine; and also two tablets Diazepam.

She was fined £160 in total and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and £85 costs. The drugs will also be destroyed.