Tipperary man faces number of charges relating to alleged drug possession and supply

A man from Roscrea appeared on a number of charges relating to the alleged possession and supply of drugs before Judge Elizabeth MacGrath at Nenagh District Court.

Sgt Regina McCarthy told the court that gardaí uncovered the suspected drugs when they called to the home of Joseph Devereaux , 25, of 20 Brophy Terrace, Roscrea, on May 12 2022.

A search of an upstairs bedroom led to the discovery of two bags of suspected cocaine valued at €279.79. Over €5,000 in cash was discovered under a mattress.

The defendant’s phone was seized, and gardaí subsequently discovered messages on it which they believed related to the sale and supply of drugs.

Payments of €8,235 in to his Revolut account were discovered between September 2021 and May 2022.

A tick list related to a total sum of over €3,000 was discovered in relation to individuals that were said to have owed money to the defendant.

The defendant was conveyed to Nenagh Garda Station where he made admission in relation to the possession of drugs.

Sgt McCarthy said the defendant had been unemployed for a number of years and his lifestyle was not in keeping with his level of income.

He had a vehicle in his possession to which no loan was attached.

Judge MacGrath adjourned the case to March 15 for further directions from the DPP.