John Lindsay, aged 50, of James Campbell Road, Ayr, appeared from custody at the town’s sheriff court on Wednesday, October 2.
He admitted being in possession of the class A drug at James Campbell Road on September 5 this year.
The court was told how the amount of cocaine found was a “small amount” but on the basis of Lindsay’s criminal record his bail was refused.
His defence solicitor, Peter Lockhart, said: “His drug problem was pretty acute up until that point but he’s much better now.
“He at a stage where he feels he has to do something about this.
“His health was poor and he was finding it difficult to get a doctor but he’s in a better place and I would invite your lordship to allow him to bail and call for full reports and a drug treatment and testing order.”
However, Sheriff Desmond Leslie said to Lindsay: “This offence occurred when you were still on licence.
“You will remain in custody pending the preparation of this report.”
Sentence was deferred until October 24 in order to obtain a criminal justice social work report and Lindsay must remain in custody until that time.
Three wraps of cocaine were found in his pocket at the time of the offence.
