A cannabis plant. Stock image (Image: PA)
A MAN from Sutton Scotney has been fined for growing eight cannabis plants.
Matthew Schofield, 38, of Cobbles Close, was caught on April 23, a court was told.
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Schofield admitted the change when he appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates Court.
Magistrates fined him £700 with £85 costs.
An order was made for the destruction of the plants.
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