Judge: ‘Deal drugs, go to prison’

Deals of cocaine were thrown out the window of a car as it sped away from gardaí and yesterday the driver was jailed for drug dealing and obstructing a search. Pat Coade, of 295 Connolly Road, Ballyphehane, Cork, was sentenced to five months in prison by Judge Con O’Leary at Cork District Court.

Inspector James Hallahan said the incident occurred after 6.30pm when gardaí saw the driver of a 07-registered car engaging in a drugs transaction at the junction of Clashduv Road and Togher Road.