Corkman, 61, kept cocaine stash 'to keep wolves at bay' over son's debt

Accused kept cocaine 'out of desperation' after he was put under pressure to pay money owed by his son, who has fled to the UK, court heard

Accused 'has paid a significant chunk of money to third parties. This [having cocaine] is something he did out of desperation'. Picture: iStock

Inspector Martin Canny said at Cork District Court that the charges against the accused man, Gerard Mullins, were that he had cocaine at his home at Connolly Park, Ballyphehane, Cork, on November 8, 2020, and that he was in possession of the cocaine for the purpose of sale or supply to others.

Defence solicitor, Pat Horan, said: “This is a very unusual case. He is 61 years' old and he has no previous convictions.