Co Tyrone man, who was caught with cocaine in Portadown, isn't working nor claiming benefits, Craigavon court hears
A Co Tyrone man, who was found with £80 worth of cocaine in Portadown, isn’t working nor claiming benefits, a court hears.
Caolan McNally, aged 21, from Aghareany Road, Dungannon, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday (February 11) pleading guilty to a single charged of possessing cocaine.
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Police were carrying out a vehicle check point on November 4 last year and observed a VW Golf being driven by another person in a car park at Portadown.
When police spoke to McNally they noted a smell of Cannabis coming from the car. The occupants were searched and a small quantity of cocaine, worth around £80, was found on the passenger’s side. McNally admitted ownership.
His lawyer his client has an issue in relation to drugs but is engaging with his GP and is on a waiting list to see Community Addictions.
He added his client isn’t working and is not on benefits. He was fined £300 and plus £15 Offender Levy.