Trial for cannabis parcel accused

A Port St Mary man will stand trial after being accused of trying to import cannabis from Amsterdam. 

50-year-old Junaid Danyal Bakhsi, of Shore Road, appeared at Douglas Courthouse yesterday. 

He's been charged with being unlawfully concerned in the production of the Class B substance on July 21st - a charge he denies. 

The court heard customs officials stopped a parcel allegedly heading for his home which contained herbal cannabis with a street value of £196. 

A pre-trial review will take place on October 3rd - bail was granted.