A 15-year-old Penzance boy’s drug activity was described as an example of drug dealing between young people.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted supplying cannabis to another person and possessing some of the drug himself.

Anita Kennett, for the CPS, at Truro Youth Court, said cannabis had been found in a grinder when officers searched his home, where they also found a £60 roll of banknotes.

Rob Eccleston, the boy’s solicitor, said he had supplied the cannabis to a friend who had been unable to obtain some from another person. It was sufficient for one cigarette the court heard.

The boy, who had previous findings of guilt for dishonest handling and criminal damage, also had police cautions for assault, assault causing actual bodily harm and possession of cannabis.

An existing youth referral order was revoked by the magistrates and a replacement one made for a year. He had to pay £45 costs and £15 victim surcharge.