Offaly man sent for trial on drugs and money laundering charges

A MAN has been sent forward to Tullamore Circuit Court accused of drugs and money laundering offences.

Darren O'Reilly (45), Eiscir Riada, Cloncollig, Tullamore appeared before Judge Andrew Cody at the local District Court.

A book of evidence was served on him by Garda Stacey O'Brien and Sergeant James O'Sullivan applied for him to be sent for trial to Tullamore Circuit Court on Tuesday, April 18.

Mr O'Reilly is alleged to have had alprozolam, cannabis, methylamphetamine, MDMA and diazepam for sale or supply at Chancery Lane, Tullamore on December 25, 2021.

On the same date and at the same location Mr O'Reilly allegedly had knives with sharply pointed blades and €1,285 in cash, knowing, believing or being reckless at to whether the money was the proceeds of criminal conduct.

Mr O'Reilly is on bail and Judge Andrew Cody sent him to the Circuit Court on his own bond of €300.

The accused is also facing charges of assault and stealing a mobile phone at Eiscir Riada, Cloncollig, Tullamore on October 29, 2020. They were adjourned to the District Court sitting on September 13 next.