In a bid to fund his cannabis habit, Daniel Tait decided to sell some of the illegal drug.
The 21-year-old first offender, of Hawthorn Road, Galashiels, admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis at his home on February 2.
When police officers called at his flat with a search warrant, Tait candidly told them: “I know why you are here. There is an ounce in the bedroom.”
Prosecutor Tessa Bradley said: “He showed police a large bag of herbal matter and scales in his bedside cabinet.”
A smaller bag of herbal matter was also seized from a shelf in the living room. Both tested as cannabis, with the smaller bag estimated to be worth £20 and the larger valued at between £150 to £350.
Ms Bradley said the accused was “extremely co-operative”.
Asked what he intended to do with the cannabis, he replied: “Sell some of it.”
Defending, Mat Patrick said his client worked as a part-time sales assistant.
The defence solicitor explained: “He is a long-term smoker of cannabis and decided to sell it on to fund his own habit.
“Any surplus money would help to pay the bills, although there is no suggestion that he would make a huge amount of money.”
Sheriff Kevin Drummond interjected: “He is trading.”
“He knows that he has been incredibly stupid,” added Mr Patrick.
The sheriff deferred sentence until April 8 for reports, warning Tait: “It sounds like you took a decision to do some trading in cannabis. Big mistake. This is a very serious charge.”