Travis Cain Reid to defend drug supply charges in Tamworth court

Travis Cain Reid, 26, will defend the four charges that were levelled against him after police raided a West Tamworth home in November, last year.

Tamworth Local Court heard this week that Aboriginal Legal Service solicitor Sam Emery had made representations to police but they had been refused and a hearing date was needed.

He told the court it would involve legal argument and about three hours should be set aside, to be "cautious".

Police prosecutor Sergeant Rebecca Skivington said there was also search warrant footage to comb through.

"Do your best to narrow down the issues," magistrate Julie Soars said.

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Reid has remained behind bars since his arrest four months ago.

"No application for bail today," Ms Soars said.

Reid's release was formally refused and the case was adjourned for hearing in Tamworth Local Court in June.

Reid has pleaded not guilty to two counts of supplying a prohibited drug; and two counts of possessing a prohibited drug.

He was charged after Oxley officers attached to the specialist Operation Mongoose team raided a Cossa Street home in West Tamworth about 8.30am on November 10 after extensive investigations.

Police allege illegal drugs, including heroin and cocaine, were found inside a bag which also contained Reid's identification.

Police said cash, mobile phones, drugs, clothing and bags were seized for forensic examination during the search.

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