Man to face trial on a series of drug and transferring criminal property charges

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

The man, who has been granted anonymity due to the general threat existing in the city, appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court today. 

He was charged with between January 1, 2020 and May 6, 2021, being concerned in the supply of cannabis and cocaine and being in possession of herbal cannabis.

He also faced five charges of transferring criminal property namely cash on dates between January 24, 2020 and February 8, 2021.

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

The man said he did not wish to call any witnesses or to make any statement at this stage.

He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on December 5 and released on bail.