Report ordered in drugs case

A pre-sentence report was ordered at Magherafelt Magistrates Court on Wednesday in the case of a Draperstown man accused of possessing drugs.

Thomas Hillyard (26), of Fort View, Moneyneany, is charged with possessing cocaine and cannabis on October 10 last.

A prosecuting lawyer said the cocaine was valued at approximate £200-£300 while the cannabis was estimated at £40.

Adjourning the matter until October 21, District Judge Oonagh Mullan remarked that she was concerned at the quantity of Class A drugs.