Three UK men accused of being in drugs gang

Three UK men have appeared in court accused of being part of a drugs gang.

Liverpool men Dean McLeod of East Damwood Road and John Bates of Clough Road, and Dean Dowling of Tweedmuir Close in Warrington appeared before magistrates at Douglas Courthouse.

Mr McLeod and Mr Dowling are charged with being part of a criminal organisation, and Mr Bates and Mr McLeod face five counts removing criminal property.

Mr Dowling is also accused of being concerned in producing cocaine and cannabis.

No pleas have yet been entered, and all three were remanded in custody until May 23.