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Self-confessed Derry drugs dealer to be sentenced next month

David Peter Monteith, 36, from London Street, admitted being concerned in offering to supply cocaine, cannabis, diazepam and pregabalin

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Derry Crown Court

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11 Apr 2025 5:00 PM

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A self-confessed drugs dealer who is currently on remand in Maghaberry Prison is to be sentenced next month after he pleaded guilty to a series of drugs offences when he was arraigned on the charges at Derry Crown Court.
The defendant, David Peter Monteith, 36, from London Street, has admitted being concerned in offering to supply cocaine, cannabis, diazepam and pregabalin.
He's also admitted possessing cannabis and diazepam and possessing pregabalin with intent to supply the drug.
Monteith further pleaded guilty to possessing a hammer, a Stanley knife and two screwdrivers for use in a burglary or theft and guilty to two charges of theft.
He admitted committing the offences between January and June of 2023.
Monteith additionally pleaded guilty to a charge of committing riotous assembly on July 9 of last year. A charge of causing criminal damage to a PSNI landrover on the same date has been left on the books.
Judge Neil Rafferty K.C. told Monteith that he'll sentence him for all of the offences on May 13.

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