Port St Mary man caught with class A drugs

Wednesday, 6 November 2024 08:25

A man caught with just under 20 grams of cocaine and around 13 grams of ketamine has appeared in court.

Robert James Quine who is 28 years old and lives in Spero in Port St Mary appeared before appeared before Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood.

He was arrested on June 6 last year when police caught him with 13.5 grams of drugs on him- a further 17.7 grams was found at his home during a search.

Quine admitted one count of possessing drugs with intent to supply them, but denied two others.

Mr Quine was committed to the Court of General Gaol Delivery, to appear in the higher court on December 31.

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