Woman remanded for drug offences

Friday, 6 August 2021 07:53

By Jason Roberts - Court Reporter

A Liverpool woman is accused of trying to smuggle heroin and crack cocaine into the Island.

A Liverpool woman accused of trying to smuggle heroin and crack cocaine into the Isle of Man has been remanded in custody.

Paige Alexandra Shannon Thomason of Chirkdale Street appeared before High Bailiff Jayne Hughes at Douglas Courthouse.

The 29 year old admitted producing both class A drugs and possessing them with intent to supply at the Sea Terminal on July 27.

There was no bail application and she was remanded in custody to appear again on September 10.

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