Three people from the island have appeared in court charged with drug-trafficking offences.

Ross McWhinnie, aged 20, of Clifton Terrace, Douglas, is charged with three counts of being concerned in the supply of drugs, two counts of possession with intent to supply, one of possession of criminal property, one of concealing criminal property, and one of possession of drugs.

Lisa Kim Barnett, aged 41, of Snaefell Road, Willaston, is accused of being concerned in the supply of drugs and concealing criminal property.

James William Francis Quayle, aged 29, of Auldyn Meadow Drive, in Ramsey, has denied supplying cocaine.

The three defendants appeared before magistrates on Tuesday.

The case was adjourned for a fortnight until Tuesday, November 5 while phone records are being analysed.

No bail application was made in respect of Mr McWhinnie.

Ms Barnett was granted bail in the sum of £500.

Meanwhile bail was granted to Mr Quayle in the sum of £2,000.

His bail included a condition that he must report to a police station once a week.