Teen denies drug charges

Thursday, 26 September 2019 06:10

By Jason Roberts - Court Reporter

A Lezayre teenager’s appeared in court accused of carrying an assortment of drugs for sale.

Jake Mortimer of Churchtown appeared before High Bailiff Jayne Hughes at Douglas Courthouse.

The 19 year old denies possessing ketamine, MDMA and cocaine with intent to supply them on Loch Promenade in Douglas on Saturday, May 25.

After hearing Mr Mortimer’s alleged to have been found with 9.3 grammes of cocaine, Mrs Hughes said the case was too serious for the summary courts.

She bailed Mr Mortimer until November 19, when he’s due to be committed to the Court of General Gaol Delivery.

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