County Derry man returned for trial on series of drug charges

A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a series of drug charges.

Gary Mowbray (39) of Coleraine Road, Portstewart appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today.

He was charged with possessing class B drugs with intent to supply on June 16 this year. 

He was also charged with possessing the drugs on the same date and a charge of possessing criminal property again on June 16.

Mowbray was further charged with possessing an offensive weapon namely metal bar in the Bann Drive area again on the same date. 

It was accepted there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions. 

Mowbray said he did not want to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage. 

The defendant was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on January 9 and released on bail.