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Brothers Andrew and Michael Black face cocaine charges Brothers Andrew and Michael Black face cocaine charges
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Two brothers have been remanded in custody after being charged over the seizure of £120,000 worth of cocaine.Two brothers have been remanded in custody after being charged over the seizure of £120,000 worth of cocaine.
The pair were among five men arrested on Wednesday in Bangor, Belfast and Coleraine.The pair were among five men arrested on Wednesday in Bangor, Belfast and Coleraine.
Andrew Stephen Black, 21, and Michael Paul Black, 31, of Cranfield Court, Porstewart, each face six charges including conspiracy to supply. Andrew Stephen Black, 21, and Michael Paul Black, 31, of Cranford Court and Ardmore Drive, in Porstewart, each face six charges.
Three other men due to appear on Friday morning will now appear at a special court sitting on Christmas Eve.Three other men due to appear on Friday morning will now appear at a special court sitting on Christmas Eve.
Police failed to present them at Newtownards Magistrates Court on time on Friday. They are aged 48, 36 and 34.Police failed to present them at Newtownards Magistrates Court on time on Friday. They are aged 48, 36 and 34.
As well as the conspiracy to supply charges, the Black brothers are also charged with possession of class A and B drugs with intent. The charges the Black brothers face include conspiracy to supply and possession of class A and B drugs with intent.
A detective constable told the court he could connect the brothers to an operation in Bangor on Wednesday when a car was recovered containing 2kg of cocaine. A detective constable told the court he could connect the brothers to an operation in Bangor on Wednesday when a car was recovered containing 2kg of cocaine and £1,100 in cash.
The court heard the operation was part of an ongoing investigation by the organised crime branch.The court heard the operation was part of an ongoing investigation by the organised crime branch.
Police told the court they believe the cash was connected to 200g of amphetamine sulphate found at a house in south Belfast.