BREAKING: Limerick man charged at special court over seizure of ‘significant six-figure sum’ of drugs

A LIMERICK man has appeared before a special court sitting in Newcastle West this Saturday in connection with the seizure of €100,000 worth of cannabis.

Richard Calvert, aged 26, with an address at Stenson Park, Farranshone, Limerick city was charged with possession of drugs, and with possession of drugs for sale or supply, both contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act.

It is alleged that gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit, based at Henry Street garda station, carried out a search of a vehicle in Limerick city on Thursday, March 5 at approximately 6.30pm.

Detective Garda Eoin Sheahan gave evidence of arresting, charging and cautioning Mr Calvert at Henry Street garda station on Friday afternoon.

“He made no reply to either charge,” said Det Garda Sheahan.

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Inspector Gearoid Thompson, prosecuting on behalf of the State, said there was no objection to bail being granted subject to a number of conditions.

The conditions include signing on daily at a garda station; obey a curfew between 10pm and 7am; not to apply for a passport; not to commit any offences and be of good behaviour; reside at an address in Stenson Park, Farranshone; and provide a mobile phone number to gardai.

Insp Thompson said the allegation is a “significant six-figure sum” and it is being considered by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Tom Kiely, solicitor for Mr Calvert during the brief procedural matter, applied for free legal aid on behalf of his client.

“He is not working,” said Mr Kiely.

Judge Carol Anne Coolican, presiding, granted the legal aid application. The judge granted bail to Mr Calvert on his own bond of €100.

The case was adjourned to May 1 in Limerick District Court for DPP’s directions.