Two men have been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a number of offences, including the importation and supply of drugs.
James Thomas O’Donnell (24), whose address was given as Maghaberry Prison, and Jamie Anthony Doherty (21), of Glenside Gardens, appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrates Court.
Doherty is charged with the supply of cocaine on 7 and 8 October, 2012 and being concerned in the supply of methylethylcathinone between 9 September and 12 October, 2012.
He faces an additional charge of having methylethylcathinone with intent to supply between 1 October and 11 October 2012.
O’Donnell is charged with having cocaine on a date unknown between the 1 September and 12 October, 2011.
He faces five charges of importing the class B drug methylethylcathinone on unknown dates 22 August, 2011 and 31 December, 2012.
He is also charged with four counts of being involved in the supply of the drug between the same dates.
He faces an additional charge of supplying diazepam on 7 October, 2012 and a further charge of being in possession of the class C drug on date unknown between 1 September and 12 October, 2011.
He faces two additional charges of converting criminal property, namely money, contrary to the Proceeds of Crime Act on unknown dates between 1 January and 12 October, 2012.
Solicitors for both accused accepted both men had prima facie cases to answer.
Both defendants were returned for trial – O’Donnell in custody and Doherty on continuing bail – to appear at Derry Crown Court on 3 April next.
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