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Longford man pleads guilty to possession of cannabis for sale or supply
A man has pleaded guilty to being in possession of drugs for sale or supply following a Garda search operation in south Longford one and a half years ago.
Bart Scally (44) of Cleraun, Newtowncashel, Longford, was arraigned at last week's sitting of Longford Circuit Criminal Court and he admitted having cannabis for sale or supply at his home address on July 24, 2023.
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Last year the defendant was charged with being in possession of cannabis for sale or supply, being in possession of a canister of pepper spray and cash totalling €16,250 knowing it was the proceeds of crime.
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Mr Scally was released on bail last week and the case was adjourned until January 28, 2025 next.
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