Remand for man accused of drug offence

Wednesday, 18 January 2017 00:00

A Douglas man has been remanded in prison after being accused of possessing cannabis with intent to supply.

52-year-old Keith Mourant has been charged with having the Class B drug on him on December 23rd last year.

He's also been charged with possessing more than £12,000 of criminal property from the same date.

No pleas were entered - a three week adjournment was granted to allow him time to secure legal advice.

There was no application for bail and he was remanded at the Isle of Man Prison until his next appearance on February 7th.

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