Man is charged with having drugs

A man was charged in Belfast yesterday with having £90,000 worth of drugs with intent to supply

A man was charged in Belfast yesterday with having £90,000 worth of drugs with intent to supply. Mr Brian Gerard Crane (29), from Colmcille Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, was remanded in custody. His solicitor said Mr Crane was denying the charge and would be applying for bail.

Drugs, including 3,000 ecstasy tablets, were found on Tuesday in a flat at Sunnyside Street, off the Ormeau Road.

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