Further charges brought against two men in connection with drug seizure

By Francis Carroll, The Drogheda Independent

Two men charged in connection with a drugs seizure in Co. Louth have been further charged at Drogheda Court.

Alan Crosby (45), Owensilla, Sillogue Avenue, Dublin 11, is accused of possession of cocaine for sale or supply with a value of €13,000 or more at Main Street, Tenure; and possession and possession for sale or supply of cannabis at Owensilla on March 12.

The DPP has directed a trial on indictment in the circuit court with consent also for a send forward on a signed plea of guilty should that occur.

Bail was extended to cover the new sheets.

Judge Nicola Andrews remanded the defendant on continuing bail to September 15 for a book of evidence.

Mr Crosby is already charged with possession and possession for sale or supply of cocaine at Main Street, Tenure.

Varinder Singh (32), Ashfield Green, Drogheda, appeared in custody.

He has been charged with possession and possession for sale or supply of cannabis resin at North East Space Business Park, Monasterboice; money laundering in respect of an alleged sum of €1,000 cash at Tenure Business Park; possession of cocaine for sale or supply at Main Street, Tenure and possession of cannabis and cannabis resin for sale or supply with a value of €13,000 or more at North East Space Business Park on March 12 last.

The DPP has also directed a trial on indictment with consent for a send forward on a signed plea of guilty should that occur.

Mr Singh was remanded in custody via video link to July 28.

The defendant is already accused of possession and possession for sale or supply of cocaine at Main Street, Tenure; and possession and possession for sale or supply of cannabis at Tenure Business Park, on March 12.