Cocaine worth €31,000 found under man’s bed

Gardaí in Carrigaline, Co Cork, searched the home of a young man who was never in trouble before and found €31,000 worth of cocaine stashed under his bed.

Gavin Clancy expressed remorse and described it as a “reality check”. Despite his previously clean record, the 24-year-old faced the possibility of a mandatory minimum jail term of 10 years.

Judge Gerard O’Brien said he wanted to consider the matter and adjourned sentencing until May 19.