Man caught with heroin syringe behind his ear
Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard Ross Coady was stopped by police in the city centre on September 11.
The 31-year-old, from Margaret Street, Londonderry, admitted a charge of possessing Class A drugs.
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Hide AdFollowing his arrest Coady confirmed he had a quantity of heroin for his own personal use.
Defence solicitor Brendan Blaney told the court his client is now on a programme of treatment for his dependency.
Sentencing Coady to 18 months probation, Deputy District Judge Liam McStay said he recognised the attempts being made to treat his addiction.