Garda file sent to DPP in €210,000 heroin case after seizure in Blackrock

The garda file in a case involving the alleged seizure of €210,000 worth of heroin in the Blackrock area of Cork has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

A woman accused of dealing the one-and-a-half kilos of the drug has been remanded in custody until November 19.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis confirmed at Cork District Court that the garda file had been sent to the DPP on October 19.

Diane Hallahan solicitor said the accused woman was consenting to a four-week remand in custody while DPP directions were awaited. 

She expressed the hope that given this consent, there would be directions on November 19.

Detective Garda James Byrd said it was alleged that 1.5 kilos of heroin with a street value of €210,000 was seized on the evening of Wednesday, September 2

Sandra Byrne (43) of Upper Convent Road, Blackrock, Cork, is charged with possession of Diamorphine and she is additionally charged with money-laundering in respect of €12,980 cash.

Detective Garda Linda O’Keeffe objected to bail being granted to Ms Byrne. 

As well as alleged involvement in the drugs transaction it was alleged that her house was searched and that €12,980 cash was found concealed under clothes in a laundry basket.

Det Garda O’Keeffe testified: “She now has a substantial drug debt to repay and I have no doubt Sandra Byrne will continue with drug activities.”