Man had heroin concealed in rectum when stopped by Limerick gardai

A MAN who had a significant quantity of heroin concealed in his anus when arrested by Limerick gardai has pleaded guilty to drugs offences, writes David Hurley.

Patrick Murphy, 35, who has an address at The Square, Listowel, County Kerry has admitted having 13.59 grammes of diamorphine, for the purpose of sale or supply on May 21, 2017.

After the guilty plea was formally entered, John O’Sullivan BL, instructed by state solicitor Padraig Mawe said Mr Murphy was initially detained by gardai near Colbert Station, Parnell Street, but that the drugs were recovered some time later at Roxboro Road garda station.

The drugs had an estimated street value at the time of just over €1,900.

Barrister Eimear Carey, representing Mr Murphy, sought an early sentencing hearing and Judge Tom O’Donnell adjourned the matter to June 20, next.

He will hear evidence relating to the facts of the case on that date as well as submissions on behalf of the defendant.

The maximum penalty is one of 14 years’ imprisonment.