POLICE were called out to deal with a noisy neighbour and found a stash of drugs in the house.

Samantha Lee, of Cranmore Avenue, Park South, pleaded guilty to possession of a Class C drug at Swindon Magistrates' Court after police uncovered 36 wraps of cannabis, worth £500, at her home.

The court heard how the council's environmental health team and the police went to the 22-year-old's home on June 16 to serve a noise abatement order.

While they were there, Lee became aggressive and was arrested.

A subsequent search of her home revealed the drugs.

Prosecuting, Simon Brenchley, said: "She picked up her stereo system to try to smash it to stop them.

"She was taken to her bedroom to try to calm her down.

"She was then arrested for her general threats.

"Because of that arrest police searched the property and found a black box containing a small amount of cannabis.

"As a result of that find, they carried out a further search and, when carrying out that search, they found six wraps of herbal cannabis and a further 30 wraps."

As well as the drugs, which were hidden behind a wardrobe, police found £80 in cash and a set of scales.

During questioning at the station, Lee said she had loaned a friend £300 and on getting it back had spent it all on cannabis.

Defending, Rob Ross, said that Lee, who has three previous convictions, had bought the drugs in bulk to save money and had no intention of selling any of it.

He also said the value was closer to £250 than £500.

"The police very clearly arrested her initially and spoke to her," he said.

"They have not found any other evidence to suggest she has been dealing.

"It's clear she simply bought in bulk and wrapped it for her own use.

"It's a fairly large amount but, on the other hand, if someone is using a fairly high amount of cannabis then the amount that she had was probably going to last her about a month.

"In every other way this society almost encourages us to bulk buy and I am not being flippant.

"If someone can save money by buying in bulk then they will do it, it's human nature."

Magistrates ordered that the drugs be destroyed and Lee was fined £75 with court costs of £34.