Man remanded in custody after trying to bring £100,000 of drugs to Island

Thursday, 18 January 2024 07:10

A UK man accused of trying to bring £100,000 worth of drugs to the Island has been remanded in custody.

Richard Cain, whose address was given as the Isle of Man Prison, appeared before Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood at Douglas Courthouse.

The 35 year old is charged with producing five kilos of cannabis at Ronaldsway Airport on January 8 and possessing the drug with intent to supply it on the same date.

No pleas have yet been entered and he was remanded in custody to appear again on January 23.

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