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Derry Magistrates' Court
Two people working for the Western Health Trust stole drugs in two separate incidents, Derry Magistrates' Court heard today.
Ian Stewart (34) of Benvarden Avenue in Derry admitted three counts of theft that occurred on March 12, March 20 and April 21 last year.
The court heard that Stewart was Deputy Ward Manager at the time and after drugs had gone missing steps had been taken to try and stop this including the installation of CCTV.
On March 12 Stewart was seen to take two tablets and place them in his pocket.
On March 20 he was observed taking 6 tablets and again on April 21.
When interviewed about the incidents Stewart said he took them for personal use and he was going through a 'tough time'.
He said he had been having difficulties sleeping and took the drugs to help with that.
The second defendant Stephen Johnera (53) of Wilmoote House in Southsea in England was charged with the theft of tablets on April 19 last year.
The court was told that Johnera was agency staff at the time and was observed taking tablets.
He claimed he took them to help him sleep.
District Judge Ted Magill said that these were 'serious offences' but added that there was no suggestion of personal gaining either case.
Both men were sentenced to 12 months probation.
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