hefty fine for drugs possession.

Polichroniadis Ioannis, 30, a Greek citizen, pleaded guilty to possessing 6.61 grams of cannabis and having drug equipment aboard a cruise ship docked in Hamilton Harbour on May 2.

Insp. Peter Duffy, prosecuting told Senior Magistrate the Wor. Will Francis that customs inspectors found the drugs in two plastic bags and a pipe behind stereo speakers during a search of Ioannis' office.

Mr. Francis fined Ioannis $600 for the drugs, and $100 for the pipe.