Three men returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on series of drug charges
Stephen Mooney (39) of Forest Park in Derry, Liam Donaghey (37) of Amelia Court in Derry and Wu Yin Deng (37) of Forthaven in Ballyclare all appeared at a preliminary enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court
Three men have been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a series of drug charges.
Stephen Mooney (39) of Forest Park in Derry, Liam Donaghey (37) of Amelia Court in Derry and Wu Yin Deng (37) of Forthaven in Ballyclare all appeared at a preliminary enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court today.
Mooney faced four charges of possessing cannabis and possessing the drugs with intent to supply on May 17 last year.
He was also charged with transferring criminal property namely £17,660 in cash and possessing criminal property of £32,355 on the same date.
Donaghey is charged with aiding and abetting Mooney in the supply of cannabis, aiding and abetting possessing cannabis on May 17.
He was also charged with four counts of being concerned in the supply of cannabis on dates between December 11, 2022 and May 18, 2023 as well as a charge of dangerous driving on May 17.
Deng faced two charges of possessing criminal property namely £17,660 in cash and supplying cannabis on May 17, 2023.
It was accepted there was a case to answer against all three and there were no contrary submissions.
None of the accused said they wanted to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage.
All three were returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on July 29 with Mooney in custody and the other two on bail.