Manchester man admits drug trafficking and money laundering offences

Monday, 17 June 2024 07:38

A Manchester man has admitted drug trafficking and money laundering after being caught with half a kilo of cocaine.

38-year-old John James O'Neill of Victoria Avenue in Blackley admitted importing the drug, possessing it with intent to supply it, and possessing £16,620 in criminal property.

He was arrested on May 18 at the Palace Hotel in Douglas.

There was no bail application and he was remanded in custody as well as being committed to the Court of General Gaol Delivery, where he'll appear for sentencing on June 28.

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