Kildare gardaí discovered suspected drugs haul in Newbridge

Gardaí told a Naas District Court judge on Thursday, November 17, that a suspected drugs haul was found in a Newbridge man's home, in addition to knives and a baseball bat.

The accusations heard in court relate to Thomas McCann, with an address listed as Apartment 1, Block 8, at The Vale, College Farm in Newbridge.

Judge Desmond Zaidan was told that the 18-year-old was allegedly stopped and searched by gardaí on July 12 last.

Following this, gardaí conducted a search on his home, where they found quantities of heroin, cocaine and cannabis, in addition to the aforementioned items and €560 in cash.

Gardaí estimated that the suspected haul is worth around €3,500.