Corkman caught with €10k stash of cocaine in his home avoids jail

Drug-related paraphernalia, including two weighing scales and drug baggies were also found during search of man's home in Midleton

When interviewed, the defendant said he was addicted to cocaine and other substances before this time but had since made successful efforts to kick the habit, court told

A Midleton man caught with a €10,000 stash of cocaine at his home was given a fully suspended jail term but the sentencing judge warned: “You won’t get a second opportunity.” 

Detective Garda Diarmuid O’Neill told the court the accused man, Craig Barry, was stopped and searched as he left a bar in Midleton and he was found to have a small amount of cocaine in his possession for his own use.