He came from Vegas to visit family for Christmas, but today 26-year-old Belizean American Lincoln Saenz ended up before a judge where he pleaded guilty to possession of controlled drugs. It was 27 grams of marijuana which he was found with on New Years Eve. Today he told the Magistrate that it's medicinal and he uses the weed for his "Eczema"- a skin condition which he displayed on his right hand.

Saenz, who is staying with family in the Kings Park area, appeared unrepresented this morning before the Chief Magistrate where he pleaded guilty to the charge of possession.

The Chief asked him if he will continue to use the marijuana and while he said yes, he will make sure it is within the possession limit which is 10 grams.

The first time offender who was scheduled to fly out of Belize yesterday has been in police detention since New Years Eve.

For his guilty plea, Saenz was imposed a fine of $300 which he was ordered to pay forthwith.

Police say they caught him with the stash in a vehicle parked in front of a known drug peddler's house on New Year's eve.