Dubliner allegedly caught with €20k worth of heroin in Cork faces trial

The accused man also faces a money-laundering charge

Rhys McGuire is accused of being in possession of Diamorphine (heroin) on Rochestown Road, Cork, and having the drug for the purpose of sale or supply to others. File picture

A 31-year-old Dubliner who was allegedly caught with a stash of more than €20,000 worth of heroin on Rochestown Road in Cork almost a year ago was told on Tuesday that he is to be put on trial by judge and jury.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed that the case brought by Detective Garda Mike Walsh against Rhys McGuire should be dealt with by indictment at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.