November sentence for drug offender

Monday, 5 September 2016 00:00

Social enquiry reports have been requested before a Douglas man is sentenced for drugs offences.

25-year-old Ben Owen appeared before the Court of General Gaol Delivery at Douglas Courthouse last week.

He's previously admitted five offences from August 5th - including two of unlawful production of cannabis and possession of cannabis and MDMA with intent to supply .

He also pleaded guilty to being in possession of criminal property to the value of £665.

The reports will be compiled before Owen is sentenced on November 21st - there was no application for bail and he was remanded at the Isle of Man Prison.

More from Isle of Man News

Fuel price hit may last into winter, says government

The Chief Minister says the government must prepare for the winter when it comes to rising oil prices over the war in the Middle East.
Further temporary speed limits on TT course

There'll be more temporary speed limits and traffic lights on the TT course this week.
Western homes to be without water tomorrow

Homes in Peel may be without water during work tomorrow.
Co-Op ordered to hand over evidence in blind worker's tribunal

Manx Co-operative has been ordered to hand over documents, messages and CCTV footage to a woman who's claiming she was unfairly dismissed and suffered disability discrimination.
Who'll be getting meningitis vaccines?

An MHK has asked the Island's Cabinet Office Minister about meningitis vaccines.
New atlas shows dramatic fall in Island birth rate

Births on the Island have fallen by nearly 45 percent in 15 years.
Autocar lavishes praise on Island's roads

The Island's roads have been praised by a major motoring magazine as some of the best to drive in the British Isles.
Super Unleaded hits almost 165p a litre

A fuel company's revealed the scale of price rises motorists will be facing today.