Manx Cycling Sensations Younger Brother Behind Bars For Drug Charges

Wednesday, 14 April 2010 10:23

Brother Of Mark Cavendish Found Guilty Of Drug Trafficking

The younger brother of the Islands cycling sensation Mark Cavendish has been put behind bars for drug trafficking.

Andrew Cavendish, who lives in Onchan has been sentenced to 6 years in Jurby Prison.

The 23 year old and two others were arrested last year for importing and possessing almost £70,000 worth of drugs to the Island.

The court was told how he has had a long standing dependency with drugs.

The four separate counts means Andrew Cavendish will be in jail for six years.

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