Louth grandmother appears in court following €420k cocaine seizure
A 72-year-old grandmother has appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged €420,000 drugs seizure.
Elizabeth Heeney, Scarlet Street, Drogheda, is accused of possession and possession for sale or supply of cocaine at her Scarlet Street address on March 9 last.
Gda Jason McDonagh gave evidence of arresting Ms Heeney for the purpose of charge at 11.28pm on Monday. He said that she made made no reply to each charge after caution.
Dundalk District Court was told on Tuesday of agreed bail conditions.
The defendant was remanded on her own bond of €10,000, with €10,000 cash lodged and an independent surety of €10,000.
She must sign on at Drogheda Garda Station every Monday and Friday and undertake not to apply for new travel documents as she has no valid passport.
Judge Stephanie Coggans remanded Elizabeth Heeney on bail to Drogheda Court on June 8 next for DPP directions.
A disclosure order was made to solicitor Dermot Monahan and legal aid granted.