A 22 year old farmer from Naroi, in Moala, Lau this morning pleaded guilty to being in possession of 2.9 kilograms of marijuana.

In mitigation, Tui Meloma told the court that he is the sole bread winner in the family and makes a living from selling dalo and casava.

Meloma said he went into marijuana farming to meet the growing needs of his young family as marijuana is more lucrative.

He will be sentenced on April 14th.