Motorist jailed for six months after €4k cocaine found under gearstick lining

Cork man was stopped by gardaí who had suspicions under the Misuse of Drugs Act

The package contained drugs having a total street value of approximately €4,000. File picture

Cocaine with a street value of €4,000 was found under the lining of the gearstick of a car — and today the motorist was jailed for six months for drug-dealing.

Michael O’Connell, aged 28, formerly of Innishmore Grove, Ballincollig, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to having cocaine for sale or supply.