Louth man accused of drug dealing granted bail in district court
The Drogheda IndependentA 44-year-old Louth man has appeared in court following a seizure of cocaine with an alleged estimated value of €700,000.
Paul Mackin, Dunbin, Knockbridge, Dundalk, is accused of possession and possession for sale or supply of cocaine at Dunbin, Knockbridge, on August 12 last.
He was brought in custody to the vacation sitting of Dundalk District Court on Wednesday where Gda Ryan Brennan gave evidence of arresting him at 11.51am on August 12, 2025, for Section 15 possession of drugs for sale or supply.
He continued that he charged the defendant at 11.12am the next day and said that he made no reply to either charge after caution.
Judge Stephanie Coggans remanded Mr Mackin on his own bond of €500 to Dundalk Court on September 3 next.
He must sign on daily between 7am and 11pm at Dundalk Garda Station, have no contact with anyone involved in the case. not obtain another passport after his passport was seized as part of the investigation and provide Gda Brennan with a phone number within one week.