Ryan John Crawford, aged 32, from Barrack Hill, Armagh appeared via video link before Craigavon Magistrates Court charged with a number of drugs offences. His lawyer said his client was appearing via video link for the Preliminary Enquiry as he had Covid. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
Crawford is accused of possession of a Class B controlled drug, namely cannabis on February 6, 2021. He also faces a charge of offering to supply a Class A controlled drug, namely cocaine on January 7, 2021. He is further accused of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug, namely cocaine on February 9, 2020.
He faces a fourth charge of being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug, namely cannabis, on February 9, 2020. The charges were read to Crawford and he replied ‘yes’ when asked if he was aware of the charges against him. A prosecutor told the court that she submitted, on behalf of the Crown, that there is a prima facie case.
Crawford’s lawyer said there were no contrary submissions. Asked if he wanted to say anything in relation to the charges, Crawford replied: ‘No.” Advertisement Advertisement Asked if he wanted to tender a written statement of evidence, Crawford replied: ‘No.
” Deputy District Judge Paul Copeland said he was satisfied there is a prima facie case and direct his return for trial to the Crown Court sitting in Craigavon on.
