An Irishman who hid more than 2400 ecstasy pills — with an estimated street value of $121,500 — in Skittles and M&M lolly bags at his Queenstown home, has been convicted on drug-dealing charges.
Keith Singleton, 30, of Arthurs Point, was arrested after Queenstown police executed a search warrant at the Bullendale property on December 9.
In the Queenstown District Court before Judge Bernadette Farnan yesterday, prosecuting Sergeant Ian Collin said police found 2431 "Pink Strawberry" party pills and $3260 in cash during the search.
Most of the pills were in Skittles and M&M lolly bags, found inside a suitcase filled with Singleton's partner's clothes.
The cash, which Singleton admitted was the proceeds of selling 65 pills, was concealed under a set of drawers in his bedroom.