An allegation of possessing drugs last year is to be contested, Magherafelt Magistrates Court has been told.

Brendan Darren Damien Coulter, 44, from Greenvale Park, Magherafelt, is accused of having a quantity of cannabis on November 8.

A defence lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his client’s behalf.

District Judge Oonagh Mullan adjourned the case until April 1 when a contest date is to be fixed.