TWO Limerick brothers charged in connection with the seizure of €50,000 worth of heroin during a garda raid last Tuesday night have been refused bail, after a court was told of Garda fears they might leave the jurisdiction.
Gardai said that they had fears that the two accused men, Brian Collopy (43), Kilonan, Ballysimon, Co Limerick, and his younger brother Kieran Collopy (40) St Ita’s Street, St Mary’s Park, would flee the jurisdiction and not stand trial making them a genuine flight risk.
Both men appeared before a special sitting of Kilmallock District Court on Saturday evening where they were charged with possession of heroin, contrary to Section Three of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at St Ita’s Street, St Mary’s Park, Limerick on December 15 last.
They are also charged with possession of heroin with intent for sale or supply, contrary to Section 15 of the same legislation, on the same date.
The drugs were found during a planned operation in St Mary’s Park.
Judge Marian O’Leary refused both applications because of the seriousness of the charges.
Both men were remanded in custody to appear before the court again on Tuesday.
