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Two women jailed over £130,000 drug haul seizure in Derry

September 25, 2019
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DETECTIVES from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit have welcomed the sentencing of two women at Derry Crown Court following the seizure of drugs with an estimated street value of over £130,000.

Piper McClenaghan (38) from Limavady was sentenced to three years imprisonment after she was found guilty by a jury of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply, possession of a Class A drug, possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply and possession of Class B drug.

Sonya McDaid (47) also from Limavady was sentenced to two years imprisonment she pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply and possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply.

Both will spend half their sentences in custody and half on supervised licence on their release from prison.

Detective Inspector Tom McClure said: “I welcome the conviction of McDaid and McClenaghan following the seizure of a range of drugs including cocaine with an estimated street value of £87,000, amphetamine with an estimated street value of £44,000 and cannabis resin with an estimated street value of £3,600.

“These drugs were recovered in January 2018 after police stopped and searched a vehicle under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Derry and during a subsequent search at the home of McClenaghan.

“The PSNI is committed to both preventing dangerous drugs from ending up in local communities and pursuing those intent on destroying lives through the supply of illicit drugs.

“These women possessed a large quantity of drugs which would have been destined for sale in the local community, further causing misery on the streets of this city.

“Drug dealers seek to make profit at the expense of causing harm and loss to local families in the city.

“They set out to ruin the communities that they operate in.

“They do not care about the damage that they cause, preying on the most vulnerable members of their communities.

“We will continue to robustly and proactively pursue those who are intent on damaging our communities by supplying illegal drugs and the communities most damaged by the scourge of drugs support our ongoing efforts.

“I would appeal for anyone with information regarding the supply of illegal drugs to contact police on 101.

“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

Two women jailed over £130,000 drug haul seizure in Derry was last modified: September 25th, 2019 by John

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