A 42-year-old Lochore man, caught growing cannabis in his home, has now been put on a restriction of liberty order.
James Purdie, of Lochleven Road, had originally been put on a structured deferred sentence but had not been complying. As a result, he returned to Dunfermline Sheriff Court to be sentenced again.
Purdie previously admitted that on January 15, last year, at his home he was producing a controlled drug, cannabis. He also admitted being in possession diamorphine and cannabis.
Police acting on information sought and executed a search warrant at Purdie’s home. They found 16 cannabis plants in a bedroom as well as fans, lighting units and timing equipment. Officers also found £1055 in cash under a mattress.
Defence solicitor Alan Davie said his client had been “struggling” on the structured deferred sentence.
Sheriff Francis Gill imposed a new sentence, putting Purdie on a three-month restriction of liberty order.
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