Defendant has appalling record - judge
Christopher McCreedy (26), whose address was given as Brookfield Avenue, Banbridge, admitted unlawful possession of a class B drug, cannabis on April 6 this year.
He also pleaded guilty to having a class C drug, Diazepam, on the same date.
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Hide AdThe court heard that at 5.45pm police carried out a planned search at the home of the defendant.
They recovered blue tablets and herbal cannabis from the kitchen along with deal bags and scales.
The cannabis had a value of no more than £40 and the tablets £20.
When interviewed McCreedy said he bought the tablets on the internet and they were similar to Diazepam.
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Hide AdA barrister representing the defendant said his client had co-operated with police and made admissions.
He added that McCreedy had a voluminous record.
District Judge, Mr Paul Copeland, said the defendant had an appalling record but he may consider a community based sentence.
He adjourned the case until December 21 to obtain a specific sentence report to see if the defendant was suitable for community service.