Clonbullogue man sent forward for trial on drugs charges

A man was sent forward for trial to the circuit court when he appeared at a recent sitting of Tullamore District Court.

Earl Curry (29) Church Road, Clonbullogue, was charged with being in possession of property the proceeds of criminal conduct, namely cash to the value of €7,650. He is also charged with being in possession of a controlled drug cocaine for the purposes of selling or otherwise supplying to another and on the same date being in possession of cannabis on August 16, 2021.

Sgt James O’Sullivan said it was estimated that the cocaine had a value of €3,500 and the cannabis €24. But he said there was a large quantity of cash.

Garda Stacey O'Brien served Mr Curry with the book of evidence. Sgt O’Sullivan said the defendant can be sent forward for trial on a signed plea and tried on indictment.

Judge Andrew Cody warned Mr Curry that if he intends calling an alibi he must inform the state.

Legal Aid was assigned in the case. A statement of means was handed into the court.

Mr Curry was remanded on bail on his own bond of €100 and he will appear at the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court on December 6, 2022.