Date set for preliminary enquiry for two Derry men facing firearms charges
Published 21st Nov 2024, 13:33 GMT
Patrick Collett (56) of Rossnagalliagh and Martin Burke (59) of Lone Moor Gardens both in Derry are charged with possessing a Romanian AKM weapon, a magazine and ammunition with intent to endanger life
Two men currently on bail charged with firearms offences will get a date for a preliminary enquiry in January, Derry Magistrate’s Court heard today.
Patrick Collett (56) of Rossnagalliagh and Martin Burke (59) of Lone Moor Gardens both in Derry are charged with possessing a Romanian AKM weapon, a magazine and ammunition with intent to endanger life in May 21 this year.
They are also charged with possessing the items in suspicious circumstances on the same date.
At today’s hearing a prosecution spokesperson said that a date could be fixed for a preliminary enquiry on January 2.
This was accepted by the defence and the case was adjourned.