A DRUG dealer found with a quantity of cannabis has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.

Lewis Goldsmith, 32, was found to be in possession of the Class B drug with intent to supply it in Colchester on April 19 of last year.

Goldsmith, of Greenstead Road, Colchester, admitted the offence at Colchester Magistrates’ Court.

He was ordered to pay £200 in a surcharge and costs, and must undertake 200 hours of unpaid work within a year.

A forfeiture and destruction order was made for the cannabis.