July hearing for Longford man accused of possession of cannabis and cocaine
A father of five who is accused of possession of cannabis and cocaine will return before Longford District Court in July to have matters progressed.
Judge Bernadette Owens heard details of the accusations against Michael O'Leary (42) of 9 Camlin Mews, Longford to determine jurisdiction. Sergeant Conor McShane outlined the charges against the defendant.
Mr O'Leary is charged with possession of cocaine and cannabis and possession of the cannabis for sale of supply on March 29, 2021 at Camlin Meadows, Longford.
Sgt McShane said Gardaí executing a search warrant at Camlin Meadows found what he described as “a substantial amount of cannabis and a small amount of cocaine” in a vehicle belonging to the defendant outside the house.
The officer said the cannabis was valued at €6,721 and the cocaine at €85. The court was told the defendant “made admissions” in respect of the charges.
The court was told the defendant had a “serious gambling addiction” at the time. Mr O'Leary is the father of five children, two of whom have “severe learning disabilities”.
The defendant was remanded on continuing bail to July 4 for the facts of the case.