Cork man charged over heroin find

A man accused of throwing away €5,000 worth of heroin to avoid detection has been served with a book of evidence.

53-year-old Mark Corcoran of flat 3, Ivy House, Grattan Hill, Cork, was before Cork District Court charged with possession of drugs, having them for sale or supply and obstruction of a search.

It is alleged that on June 18, 2024, Mr Corcoran was stopped at Lower Grattan Hill and on being informed a search was about to be carried out he ran and threw bags away.

The bags were recovered and they contained €5,000 worth of heroin.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis said a book of evidence was served on Mr Corcoran and applied to have the case sent forward to Cork Circuit Criminal Court.

Judge Treasa Kelly sent the case forward to the sessions commencing today.