Mohammed Mirza, 22, of Worcester Court, Elmfield Way, Maida Vale simply told British Transport Police (BTP) officers he had “hash”.
He pleaded guilty to possession, with intent to supply, a controlled class B drug and received eight months imprisonment, suspended for two years.
Inner London Crown Court heard the cannabis had a street value of £8,425.
Mirza must also complete 120 hours community service work, a rehabilitation activity requirement and pay a £187 victim surcharge.
The court heard how on Wednesday April 24, plain clothes officers from BTP County Lines Task Force were patrolling Paddington Railway Station when they spotted Mirza and approached him.
After asking him about his travel plans officers became suspicious that he may be involved in the transportation of drugs.
He was detained and searched and was found to be carrying 17 bars of cannabis resin with a street value of £8,425.
Investigating officer PC Jonny Smith said: “Mirza’s story about why he was travelling just didn’t add up and alerted our specialist officers’ suspicions.
“We are always on the lookout for anyone involved in County Lines activity – we deploy a number of specialist units, including plain clothes officers and drugs dogs so rest assured – if you’re involved in criminal activity on the rail network – you will be caught and brought to justice.
“If you spot anything that seems suspicious as you travel on the railway, please report it to us by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.”
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