Man who left for Australia before cocaine charges could be brought refused bail

Detective Garda David Barry objected to bail being granted to Gavin McGrath, 24, of Ballynahan, Kildorrery, citing the seriousness of the charges and Garda fears the accused would not turn up to stand trial if granted bail. File picture

A north Cork man who was allegedly seen by gardaí throwing a packet of cocaine out a car window more than three years ago left for Australia before he was charged and now gardaí have objected to him getting bail.

Detective Garda David Barry objected to bail being granted to Gavin McGrath, 24, of Ballynahan, Kildorrery, citing the seriousness of the charges and Garda fears the accused would not turn up to stand trial if granted bail.