Directions awaited over solider charged with seizure of cocaine at barracks

Olivia Kelleher

Directions are awaited from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in relation to a member of the Defence Forces who appeared before Cork District Court earlier this year charged in connection with the seizure of over €25,000 worth of cocaine at Collins' Barracks in Cork city.

Shane Scanlon (34), of Cooline Heights, Ballyvoloon, Cobh, Co Cork, is charged with two offences.

He is charged with possession of cocaine at Old Youghal Road, Cork for the purpose of sale or supply on March 27th, and is also charged with having cocaine unlawfully in his possession at the same location on the same date.

The alleged offences are contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act.

On Monday, Sergeant John Kelleher told Cork District Court that directions from the DPP are awaited in the case.

Mr Scanlon's solicitor, Frank Buttimer, consented to his client being remanded on bail until November 11th.

The accused, who was present in court on Monday, wearing a pair of dark pants and a black North Face jacket, was remanded on bail until his next court appearance.