A man from Ballina was who was found in possession of €30 worth of drugs at Castlebar Garda Station was before Ballina District Court this week, where the court heard that since the adjournment for sentencing, that the defendant is still using drugs.
Earlier this year it was outlined that on September 3 2011 at 2am, Liam Christie, 16 Cluain na Ri, Ballina was arrested for being intoxicated. At Castlebar Garda Station he was searched where white powder was found on his possession. The powder was sent away for analysis which turned out to be an amphetamine.
The court heard that the defendant, who has five previous convictions, has a drink and drug problem and is looking to enter a centre to treat his addictions.
Judge Mary Devins adjourned the case for sentencing to Ballina District Court on December 11 2012 to see if the defendant completes the detox programme.
On Tuesday, the court head that Christie was not admitted to rehab, as he can not give up cannabis, but has stopped using class A drugs.
Judge Devins asked that a probation report be prepared and adjourned the matter to March 12 2013.
