Cannabis find - man fined £200

A Ballycastle man was found to have had a small amount of herbal canabis in his possession for personal use, North Antrim Magistrates court was told last Wednesday.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Jul 2010, 12:05 BST
Updated 30th Jul 2010, 12:08 BST

Before the court on a summons for possessing a Class B controlled drug was Nigel Thomas Martin McGothigan, of 4 Broombeg, Ballycastle, who admitted the offence which took place on March 20 last.

The court was told that police carried out a search of a flat at Quay Road when defendant was present and a small plastic bag of cannabis was found.

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When approached, defendant admitted it was his and after caution, he again confirmed that the cannabis was his.

A solicitor for McGothigan, (25) said the amount in the bag was so small it could only make one joint and was for his client's personal use.

The solicitor said it was McGothigan's second time before the court for the same type of offence.

"He does not have a drugs problem now and realises that his liberty will be at stake if he continues with drugs use," the solicitor added.

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District Judge, Mr. Richard Wilson, then asked McGothigan: "What are you doing about your drugs habit."

Defendant - I am going to cut it down.

Mr. Wilson - I'm not sure that's the right script, you mean you're going to cut out drugs.

McGothigan was fined 200 and a disposal order was made on the drugs.