Men arrested as part of drugs investigation appear before court

Two men, who were arrested as part of drugs investigation last month, appeared before Magherafelt Magistrates Court this morning.

44 year-old Peter Kelly of Ballynagilly Lane, Cookstown and Tsoi Kai-Cheun (39) of Cedar Park, Magherafelt are both charged with possession and possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.

The charges relate to arrests made as part of a drugs investigation at the Castledawson Road, Magherafelt on February 27, during which £40,000 worth of herbal cannabis was recovered.

Kai-Cheun, who the court heard, owns a Chinese takeaway in Magherafelt, is further charged with possession of an offensive weapon, namely a folding knife and concealing criminal property.

Both defendants were granted their own bail of £300.

As part of their bail conditions, both men were warned not to have contact with each other during the intervening period.

They will appear back before court on May 20.