A MAN attempted to deliver a kilo of ecstasy for his drug dealer using a courier service.

Ross Hunter, 29, was given £1,200 to make the drug transfer from the Netherlands to Scotland last January.

But, the package was intercepted by courier Yodel en route and police later arrested Hunter who confessed his involvement.

The first offender pleaded guilty on Thursday at Glasgow Sheriff Court to being concerned in the supply of ecstasy.

The court heard a package addressed to ‘Ralph Allan’ of Glasgow’s Queen Street was spotted at the Yodel depot in Hertfordshire.

Prosecutor Lauren McRobert told the court the package contained over a kilo of MDMA, believed to have a street value of £41,500.

Police in Glasgow obtained a warrant and searched the flat the package was destined for.

Hunter and his partner were arrested and later quizzed by officers.

Miss McRobert said: “During the interview Hunter made full admissions of his involvement.

“He said he was in financial difficulties as he left his job due to mental health issues.

“He was given £1,200 cash up front to facilitate the move.”

Lawyer Stephen Fox, defending, told the court said: “It was to facilitate the transfer to Scotland from Holland by his drug dealer.”

Mr Fox added that Hunter had changed the money into Bitcoin and his partner was not involved.

Sheriff Martin Jones QC, told Hunter now of the city’s Scotstoun, that custody was the “likely outcome.”

Sentence was deferred for background reports and Hunter had his bail continued meantime.