Case against Cork man accuse of dealing ‘pink cocaine’ adjourned until July 28

A Cork man accused of dealing “pink cocaine” that was allegedly thrown out the window of a caravan in the garden of a house being searched by gardaí had the case against him adjourned until July 28.

Anthony Walsh, aged 30, appeared in Cork District Court by video link from prison.

Garda Tristan Loftus said: “It is alleged that at approximately 6.15pm on May 21, gardaí executed a search warrant at 8 the Acre, Pouladuff Rd, Cork.

“Gardaí located Anthony Walsh in a caravan at the rear of the premises. It was in the rear garden. A search of the caravan was carried out.

“Gardaí observed Anthony Walsh throw a bag out the window of the caravan. This bag was retrieved, and a quantity of drugs was recovered.

“The contents of the bag was suspected crack cocaine to the value €2,450, suspected diamorphine [heroin] to the value of €7,840, suspected pink cocaine €14,630. There was also cash, €1,435.

“There was evidence of drug-dealing with weighing scales and deal bags located. Gardaí believe that the cash is the proceeds of Anthony Walsh’s drug dealing.”

As well as money laundering, Mr Walsh is charged with possession of each of the drugs for sale or supply.

Sergeant John Dineen said the accused had a drug addiction. 

Mr Walsh, of no fixed address, said in his unsuccessful application for bail: “I just want to sort my addiction difficulties, I need to pull up my socks and get my act together and get treatment. My life is a bit hectic I just want to sort myself out".”