Man jailed for one month for possessing drugs

A man who 'appeared nervous' when he saw police has been jailed at Derry Magistrate's Court for possessing drugs.

Dale Gérard McMonagle (29) whose address was given as HMP Maghaberry admitted two charges of possessing drugs on January 20, 2023.

The court heard that police were on patrol near Derry's bus depot on Foyle Street and saw the defendant walking past. 

When he saw police he turned and went in the opposite direction. 

Police approached him and he appeared to be nervous and they noticed his eyes were dilated. 

McMonagle was asked had he any drugs in his possession and handed over two blister packs containing 31 tablets. 

Defence counsel Sinead Rogan said that McMonagle had pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. 

McMonagle was sentenced to one month in prison.