Soldier charged in connection with drug seizure at Cork barracks

Evidence of arrest charge and caution was given by Garda Derry O’Brien from Anglesea Street Garda Station.

The short hearing took place yesterday evening. Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

A member of the Irish Defence Forces has appeared at a special sitting of Cork District Court charged in connection with the seizure of upwards of €25,000 of cocaine at Collins Barracks on Old Youghal Road in the city.

Shane Scanlon of Cooline Heights, Ballyvoloon, Cobh, Co Cork is charged with two offences.