Gardaí allege that suspected €8,000 cannabis haul was found in North Kildare

Gardaí who appeared in Naas District Court on Thursday, November 23 last, alleged that a man stored suspected cannabis in a North Kildare property.

The accusations relate to Justin Cooney, with an address given as 21 Heritage House, Manor Mills in Maynooth.

Judge Desmond Zaidan was told by gardaí that on June 9 last, the 31-year-old allegedly stored suspected cannabis in Heritage House.

Gardaí claimed that the estimated value of the suspected haul is €8,000, and that Mr Cooney had the suspected drugs for the alleged purpose of sale or supply.

When it was heard that a certificate of analysis was required for the suspected haul, in addition to directors of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the judge remanded Mr Cooney on continuing bail until the case resumes on May 2, 2024.

DPP directions and a certificate of analysis are expected on this date.

Judge Zaidan also marked the case peremptory against the State.