Man (20s) appears in Limerick court charged in connection with €275k cocaine seizure
Richard Calvert is now in the custody of Limerick Prison
A MAN who is charged in connection with the seizure of a significant amount of suspected cocaine and cash in Limerick city has appeared before the District Court.
Richard Calvert, aged 26, with an address at Stenson Park, Farranshone, Limerick, came before Judge Patricia Harney this Wednesday in relation to the matter.
He was arrested on Monday, September 21, after gardai attached to the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, also assisted by local and regional units, conducted a search under warrant at a property in the city.
Mr Calvert made no reply to the charges against him following his arrest.
As a result of the search, suspected cocaine to the estimated street value of €275,000 was seized, along with over €9,000 in cash.
Mr Calvert is now in the custody of Limerick Prison and has been charged with possession of drugs for sale/supply.
Limerick District Court heard that DPP directions are outstanding on the matter and the accused’s solicitor, Tom Kiely, confirmed that no bail application would be made during the hearing.
However, it is understood that if a bail application is to be made, it will be opposed by gardai due to the seriousness of the charges.
Judge Patricia Harney remanded the 26-year-old in custody. He will next appear before Limerick District Court on September 29, where it is hoped that DPP directions will be available.
The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
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