County Derry man to face trial on series of drug charges

Kieran McGaughey (36) of Shellbridge Park in Coleraine appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today. He faces a total of 24 charges including possessing class A, B and C drugs and offering to supply cocaine and Diazepam

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

Kieran McGaughey (36) of Shellbridge Park in Coleraine appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today.

He faces a total of 24 charges including possessing class A, B and C drugs and offering to supply cocaine and Diazepam.

All of the charges were said to have occurred on October 29 and 30, 2020.

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

McGaughey chose not to make any statement and not to submit any written statement.

He was returned to Derry Crown Court on April 8 and released on bail.