Geraldton man pleads guilty over 145g meth seizure

A Geraldton man charged over the seizure of a trafficable quantity of methamphetamine in Dongara has pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply. Jesse Campbell Morris, 30, also pleaded guilty to cultivating a cannabis plant, possessing a prohibited weapon, inadequate storage of a firearm and possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Morris faced Geraldton Magistrate’s Court on May 7 and applied to have his bail conditions varied to allow him to travel outside Geraldton for work. But Magistrate Chris Miocevich refused, saying he was “lucky that he got bail at all”. “It’s inevitable that he will receive a term of immediate imprisonment; I’m not going to change the bail,” Mr Miocevich said. Morris was charged after police discovered 145g of meth in a Toyota Landcruiser he was driving during a traffic stop on February 26. His bail was set at $20,000, with a $20,000 surety and strict conditions including a curfew. He is forbidden to travel outside a 20km radius of Geraldton Courthouse and must keep a log book of his movements. Mr Miocevich extended Morris’ bail until his next appearance on July 28.