Two men returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on drug charges

Christopher Boast (36) of Gelvin Grange and Tadeusz Olejniczak (41) of Harty Court appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at the Magistrate's Court on Thursday.

They were both charged with five counts of being concerned in the supply of class C drugs on dates between May 1, 2021 and March 11, 2025.

Boast was also charged with two counts of attempted possession of class C drugs on dates between March 1, 2024 and April 10, 2024 and 14 charges of possessing class C drugs with intent to supply on March 11, 2025.

Olejniczak was also charged with three counts of possessing class C drugs with intent to supply on March 11, 2025.

It was accepted that there was a case to answer. There were no contrary submissions.

Neither wished to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage.

Both were returned for trial on July 3 and released on bail.