Young Maghera man was found unconscious on Magherafelt street, court hears
A young Maghera man said to have been found unconscious on the street, has been fined £100 with a £15 offender’s levy at Magherafelt Magistrates Court.
Jack McGarvey, aged 20, from Hall Street, admitted having in his possession the Class A drug methamphetamine (meth) on May 24 last.
A lawyer prosecuting said police were tasked following a report of a drunk male outside a pizza shop in Magherafelt.
She said police searched the defendant and located a small deal bag in his wallet containing a white substance which turned out to be meth.
A defence lawyer said the defendant had been found unconscious on the street as a result of the substance.
He said McGarvey realises he has issues and has taken steps to get help.
The lawyer pointed out that the defendant has no relevant convictions, but did receive a caution.
District Judge Conor Heaney remarked it was heartening that the defendant was going to get help.