Corkman admits possessing €140k of cocaine on M8 motorway

The charge can carry a minimum 10-year sentence unless there are exceptional circumstances

Andrew Maher was charged with possession of cocaine worth over €13,000 for the purpose of sale or supply to others on the M8 at Watergrasshill on Monday, July 12. File picture: Denis Minihane

A 37-year-old man accused of carrying €140,000 worth of cocaine on the motorway from Dublin to Cork has confessed to the crime.

Andrew Maher appeared at Cork District Court in relation to the matter. His solicitor, Daithí Ó Donnahbáin, indicated that the accused was prepared to enter a signed plea of guilty to the most serious charge against him.