54-year-old will be committed to Court of General Gaol
A Castletown man will stand trial after being accused of possessing high purity cocaine.
Christopher James Hynes, of Maynrys, appeared at Douglas Courthouse where he entered a not guilty plea.
The 54-year-old allegedly had five grams of the Class A drug, at School Hill, with the intent to supply it on 26 April.
Committal proceedings – where the case is elevated to the Court of General Gaol Delivery – will take place on 7 December; he’s been bailed until that date.
Update: Committal proceedings took place at Douglas Courthouse on 7 December - Mr Hynes will appear before the Court of General Gaol Delivery on a date to be set; bail continues.
Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 2 February Mr Hynes denied the charge. A three-day trial will start on 10 June; he's been bailed until that date.
Update: Christopher James Hynes was found guilty after trial. He will be sentenced on 1 August.
Update: Hynes was sentenced to three years and 11 months in custody - you can find out more HERE.
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