Ashley Nicholas Stewart, aged 28, of Demesne Road, Douglas, will face a trial in summary court on January 10 next year.

He has previously denied possessing an imitation firearm but pleaded guilty to possession of a regulated weapon without a certificate.

The charges relate to an air pistol which was found in a car on the ferry on June 27 as part of the police’s ongoing Operation Strongbox.

He was represented in court by advocate Stephen Wood.

Bail continues.