Mine worker Bailey Jackson Watkins in Gladstone court after cocaine bust

A mine worker had already been refused entry to a pub for his level of drunkenness when, as he walked away, a bag containing a more serious substance fell from his clothes.

Bailey Jackson Watkins, 20, faced Gladstone Magistrates Court for cocaine possession.

A Central Queensland mine worker has faced court for cocaine possession after police used CCTV footage to catch him.

Bailey Jackson Watkins, 20, pleaded guilty in Gladstone Magistrates Court on July 3 to possessing dangerous drugs.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Merrilyn Hoskins said just before midnight on March 10, Watkins attended Gladstone Reef Hotel.

Sgt Hoskins said security denied Watkins entry due to his level of intoxication and as he went to walk away, a clip-seal bag containing about 1g of cocaine fell from his clothing without him realising.

“It’s quite a lot of cocaine,” Sgt Hoskins said.

Bailey Jackson Watkins.

The court heard a security officer picked up the bag and contacted police who viewed security footage of the incident.

The court was told that Watkins had no criminal history.

Solicitor Josh Gibson said Watkins worked as an operator at the mines where he was randomly drug and alcohol tested.

Mr Gibson said about a week prior to this incident, Watkins had broken up with his partner of 18 months and he was “not in the best head space” and “going through a rough patch.”

Mr Gibson said Watkins had drank a large amount of alcohol at another venue before arriving at the Reef Hotel.

Acting Magistrate Stephen Byrne fined Watkins $800 and did not record a conviction.