Suspended sentence for man involved in the supply of cannabis

A man has been given a suspended sentence at Derry Magistrate's Court today for being involved in the supply of cannabis.

James Porter (43) of Bloimfield Park in Derry admitted unlawfully supplying cannabis on dates between March 15 and March 18, 2021.

He also admitted two charges of offering to supply cannabis on April 30 and May 4, 2021.

The court heard that police attended an address after electronic data suggested that the defendant was involved in the supply of drugs.

A search of the premises uncovered 160 grammes of cannabis as well as deal bags and scales.

Porter's phone was seized and it revealed he had been involved in the sale and supply of cannabis.

Defence counsel Sinead Rogan said that there had been a delay in bringing the case to court. 

She said her client had indicated it was a guilty plea from early on in the case. 

The barrister added that Porter was aware that these were serious offences. 

Deputy District Judge Philip Mateer said that these were 'serious matters' and imposed a sentence of four months suspended for three years.