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Derry Magistrates Court
A man has been remanded in custody at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with possessing a series of drugs.
James Doherty (36) of Banks of the Faughan Hostel faced three charges of possessing cannabis, Pregablin and Diazepam on August 21.
A police officer connected the accused to the charges and opposed bail.
The court heard that staff in the hostel were changing a light bulb in Doherty's room and came across suspected drugs.
Police were alerted and 120 Pregablin tablets were found on Doherty.
A small amount of cannabis was also found and later as staff were clearing out Doherty's room they found more drugs.
Bail was opposed due to the risk of re-offending and the officer said they had 'grave concerns' about this man's offending.
The court heard that Doherty had 56 previous convictions with 28 being for drugs.
The police officer said that Doherty was currently on licence for drugs and police believed there was 'a very, very high risk of re-offending.'
Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said that his client was prepared to plead guilty to these charges.
He said Doherty has 'addiction issues' and was released from prison in January this year.
The solicitor said that Doherty was 'more of a danger to himself' than anything.
Deputy District Judge Francis Rafferty said that the fact Doherty had breached his licence meant he was unsuitable for bail.
Doherty was remanded in custody to appear again on August 31.
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