Derry man to be sentenced next month after admitting to drugs charges

The adjournment was granted at Derry Magistrate's Courtplaceholder image
The adjournment was granted at Derry Magistrate's Court

Stephen Mooney (39) of Forest Park in Derry admitted possessing cannabis with intent to supply on May 17, 2023 transferring criminal property of more than £17,000 on the same date and possessing criminal property namely cash of £29,355

A man will be sentenced next month after he admitted a series of drug and criminal property charges.

Stephen Mooney (39) of Forest Park in Derry admitted possessing cannabis with intent to supply on May 17, 2023 transferring criminal property of more than £17,000 on the same date and possessing criminal property namely cash of £29,355 on March 20, 2023.

Mooney was rearraigned on the last charge today at Derry Crown Court and pleaded guilty. 

A defence barrister told the court that the defendant had waived his right to a pre-sentence report and wanted to be sentenced as soon as possible.

The barrister said that his client was intending to leave the North as soon as he could. 

The defendant was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on November 8.

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