Police detected strong smell of cannabis on stopping car in Dungannon, court told
Police detected a strong smell of cannabis after stopping a car at Dungannon, the local Magistrates Court was told on Friday.
Brian Corr, aged 37, from Wellbrook Manor, Dungannon, was given a one-month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months, for unlawfully possessing cannabis on November 11 last year.
He was also fined £250 with six penalty points for having no insurance.
The court heard police on mobile patrol in the Mullagheige Road area observed a car heading towards Dungannon which was insured to a female but being driven by a male.
Prosecuting counsel said police stopped the vehicle and detected a strong smell of cannabis from the vehicle and during a search the defendant advised police he had the drug in his jacket.
A defence solicitor said Corr had co-operated fully with police and made a full admission.
He added that the defendant is currently on probation and has completed community service without issue.