Court for man who brought 20kg of cannabis to Island

Saturday, 16 July 2016 00:00

A Liverpool man who tried to smuggle £250,000 of cannabis into the Isle of Man has made a further court appearance.

50-year-old Alex Conner appeared before the Court of General Gaol Delivery last week - he'd previously pleaded guilty to production of the substance and possession of it with intent to supply.

The Huyton man was arrested on June 17th at the Sea Terminal in Douglas after disembarking the Manannan - his van was searched and 20 kilograms of cannabis was discovered.

Conner was remanded at the Isle of Man Prison until his next hearing on July 27th.

More from Isle of Man News

Fundraiser launched for Classic TT rider

A fundraiser to help a rider who crashed during this year's MGP has reached almost £1,500.
Post Office warning against social media scam

The Post Office is warning people about a social media scam which claims to be selling lost parcels.
No plans to force cyclists to wear helmets, says minister

The Department of Infrastructure says it has no plans to make wearing cycle helmets compulsory.
Investigation into commissioner's Charlie Kirk comments

A Ramsey commissioner's social media comments about the death of American activist Charlie Kirk are being investigated.
Water outage in Peel tonight

Peel's water supplies will be off for four hours tonight.
Fake deals on the bus cost pounds and pounds

A new version of an old Facebook scam about buses has been reported to authorities.
Stop speeding past schools!

Police are urging drivers to slow down outside the Island's schools.
MHK questions plans for unused government land

What's the plan for all the unused land and empty government buildings in Douglas?