Offaly man (68) on bail accused of drug supply charge in county town
Defendant from Kilmurray alleged to have had amphetamines in Arden View in Tullamore, according to charges before local District Court
A MAN has been remanded on bail accused of drugs offences in Tullamore.
Oliver McDonald (68), Kilmurray, Tullamore, appeared at the local District Court charged with two offences allegedly involving the possession of amphetamines at an estate in the town.
Mr McDonald is alleged to have possessed the drugs at Arden View on June 4 this year and is also alleged to have possessed the drugs for sale or supply to others.
Aisling Maloney, solicitor, represented Mr McDonald when he appeared before Judge Andrew Cody and sought disclosure of evidence.
Sergeant Justine Reilly said the DPP had directed that the matter could be disposed of summarily and said disclosure was provided.
The court was told Mr McDonald had health issues and an adjournment was sought.
Judge Cody accepted jurisdiction after being told by Sergeant Reilly that the value of the suspected amphetamines was €280.
The judge remanded the man on continuing bail to appear in court again on December 9 next when either a plea of guilty will be entered or a date will be fixed for a hearing.
In the event of a not guilty plea, Judge Cody reserved January 18 next year for a hearing.
He granted Mr McDonald legal aid.
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