Corkman on heroin charges complains of delay in issuing forensic analysis on drugs

Accused has been in custody since April 29 on the drugs charges with no sign of forensic analysis being carried out, court heard

Defendant is accused of having the drugs for sale or supply on April 28, with a street value of €3,780.

A 43-year-old man accused of having heroin for sale or supply complained about the prosecution delay in issuing a forensic certificate in respected of the seizure of suspected drugs.

Defence solicitor Eddie Burke made the complaint on behalf of the accused man, Michael Veale, who appeared by video link from prison at Cork District Court.