Cork man's out-of-date motor tax led gardaí to discover €8,650 worth of cocaine in boot of his car 

Driver was acting in a nervous manner when garda stopped his car after noticing car tax was out, which prompted a search of the car where the drugs were found, court heard

Accused fled the country after being interviewed by gardaí but returned earlier this year, court told. Picture: Sam Boal/ Collins Photos

Failing to have up-to-date motor tax had serious consequences for a motorist in Fermoy as gardaí went on to discover a large stash of cocaine in a hidden compartment in the boot.

Now at Cork Circuit Criminal Court, Kevin Kenneally, of Beechfield Estate, Fermoy, Co Cork, has been jailed for 12 months for having the drugs valued €8,650 for sale or supply.