Drug accused remanded

Andrew Carlin, of Amelia Court, is charged with possessing cocaine and pregabalin with intent to supply.

He is further charged with simple possession of class A and class C drugs.

The charges relate to an alleged incident on May 20.

An investigating officer told Derry Magistrate’s Court he believed he could connect the defendant to the charges.

After the charges were read out, the defendant asked if the white powder had been tested ‘to see if it is cocaine’.

His defence solicitor Seamus Quigley said there were issues in the case, particularly in respect of the supply charges. However, he told the court he was content that the hearing could proceed.

There was no application for bail and Carlin was remanded in custody to appear in court again on June 18.