Smell of cannabis detected coming from parked car
Emmet McGeown, Cluandara, Lurgan, admitted unlawful possession of a class B drug, cannabis, on January 28 this year.
Craigavon Magistrates Court heard last Wednesday that the defendant was in the passenger seat of a vehicle in a car park at Ardmore Road, Derrytrasna.
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Hide AdThere was a smell of herbal cannabis from the vehicle and a search found a joint in the passenger door compartment. McGeown admitted that he rolled the joint and was in possession of it.
A defence barrister said his client had a previous conviction for a similar offence.
He added that McGeown had been going through a difficult time when he had lost four friends in different circumstances and was in a low mood.
The lawyer said his client was now engaging with his GP and had found employment which was much more fulfilling for him.