Co Armagh man, accused of cultivating cannabis in Gilford, has been sent for trial to Craigavon Crown Court
A Co Armagh man, accused of cultivating cannabis at a house in Gilford, Co Down, has been sent for trial to Craigavon Crown Court.
Josh O’Donovan, aged 30, of no fixed abode, Armagh, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday (February 18) for a Preliminary Enquiry.
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O’Donovan faced a number of charges including criminal damage to a police cell van on January 26 last year.
He is also charged with cultivating cannabis at High Street, Gilford, Co Down, on December 20, 2024, possession of cannabis and a further charge of dishonestly using electricity at the same address all on the same date.
A Prosecutor submitted, based on the papers before the court, there is a prima facie case to answer with no contrary submissions from the defence.
District Judge Michael Ranaghan said he has read the papers and was satisfied there was a prima facie case against O’Donovan.
The defendant was released on bail to appear before Craigavon Crown Court on March 26 for arraignment.