An Angus woman has admitted being concerned in the supply of almost £90,000 worth of heroin found at her home.
Donna Carnegie, 45, of Emislaw Drive, Arbroath, appeared on indictment at the sheriff court on Tuesday.
She admitted being concerned in the supply of diamorphine after police searched her home in May.
The court heard police had received information that “a large quantity” of heroin could be found at Carnegie’s home and obtained a search warrant to carry out investigations.
They subsequently discovered 891.7g.
Depute fiscal Hazel Anderson said: “The police found that the property was locked so they forced entry. The search commenced and officers found two locked cash tins in a wardrobe in the bedroom one red and one blue.
“They also found a BlackBerry phone that contained drug-related text messages, which indicated that she was living there.
“Police searched the tins and found four bags; three in the red one and one in the blue. The bags totalled 891.7g with an approximate street value of £89,170.
“The accused was not traced at that time but it became common knowledge that police were looking for her and she handed herself in four days later.”
Defending agent Lynne Sturrock said her client had been on a drug testing and treatment order since the offence was committed and had been released on bail.
Ms Sturrock added: “She is well aware of the impending sentence.”
Sheriff Gregor Murray said: “There are no previous convictions here that have resulted in a custodial sentence.
“Legislation says I must ask for background reports on you and, while I fully take into account that you are on a DTTO and need to be assessed, realistically there is only going to be one outcome of this.
“It’s almost a formality and I see little point in you remaining at your liberty just now.”
Carnegie was remanded in custody for reports and will appear at a later date to be sentenced.