BREAKING: Jury reach verdict in Tipperary cocaine trial
Report from the courts
A Tipperary man has been found guilty by a jury at Nenagh Circuit Court of possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine for sale and supply.
John Walsh, 36, of Coille Bheithe, Nenagh was found not guilty of possession of cocaine with a value greater than €13,000 for sale and supply.
His co-accused, Michael Morgan, 43, of Cluain Muillean, Nenagh, a fire officer with Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service, was cleared all all charges.
Both men were each charged with one count of possessing cocaine worth over €13,000, which carries a minimum mandatory 10 year jail term, except in exceptional and specific circumstances.
They were also each charged with one count of possession of cocaine for sale or supply, and with one count of simple possession of cocaine.
Mr Walsh was remanded on continuing bail to Thursday, February 9 for sentencing.