Cocaine case for Longford Circuit Court hearing

A defendant facing charges of possessing cocaine will have matters dealt with in Longford Circuit Court.

Tiernan Doherty (26) of Annaduff Glebe, Drumsna, Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim is charged with the possession of cocaine and possession of the drug for sale or supply on January 16, 2021 at Main Street, Newtownforbes. The defendant appeared before a District Court sitting in front of Judge Bernadette Owens.

Garda Conor Foley gave evidence to the court of serving the book of evidence to the defendant on the morning of the court sitting.

Sergeant Mark Mahon outlined how the State is seeking to have the matter returned for trial in the Circuit Criminal Court sitting on January 9, 2024 on two charges. The sergeant said the State was looking to have the bail terms previously set out applied.

Counsel for the defendant made an application for legal aid stating the defendant works part time as a retail assistant.

Judge Owens issued the defendant with an alibi warning, telling him if he wished to rely on an alibi he must inform the prosecution within 14 day. The defendant's bail was extended on his own bond of €200.