West Cork man caught twice with cocaine for sale or supply avoids jail

Bandon man caught with €7,900 worth of the drug in October 2021 and €3,700 worth in December 2022, court heard

Accused's drugs debt got him into these offences and his own personal cocaine debt resulted in him being the victim of a serious assault resulting in 'life-altering injuries', court heard. Picture: iStock

A 45-year-old Bandon man who was caught dealing €7,900 worth of cocaine was stopped again just over one year later with another €3,700 worth of the same drug for sale or supply in the West Cork town.

Now at Cork Circuit Criminal Court, Mark Desmond, of Allen Square, Bandon, Co Cork, has been given two suspended sentences for his drug crimes.