Limerick man (34) charged with drugs offences

A 34-year-old Limerick man has been charged in connection with a €1.3 million drugs haul.

A 34-year-old Limerick man has been charged in connection with a €1.3 million drugs haul.

Dominic Hickey, The Mews, Ballysimon Road, Limerick, appeared before Limerick District Court yesterday on four drugs charges following a major seizure of cannabis and cocaine over the weekend.

Judge Tom O'Donnell heard that an assortment of drugs with a street value of €1.3 million were seized in a raid at a house on Ballysimon Road.

Inspector John Scanlan told the court that the State would allege at a later date that a firearm and an assortment of ammunition were also recovered in the raid.

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Mr Hickey was charged with four separate offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act, including possession of cocaine and cannabis with a value in excess of €13,000 with intent to supply.

Inspector Scanlan added that the State would be objecting to bail for the accused.

Mr Aeneas McCarthy, solicitor for Mr Hickey, said he would be making a bail application on behalf of his client.

Judge O'Donnell remanded Mr Hickey in custody until later today when he is due to appear again before Limerick District Court.