Man accused of directing organised crime for 'large-scale distribution of heroin in Cork'

It is the first time such a count was ever brought in Cork

Cork District Court heard that an improvised shotgun known as a slam-bang shotgun and a semi-automatic pistol were allegedly found at the defendant's home. File picture: Larry Cummins

A charge of directing and controlling the activities of a criminal organisation was brought against a 47-year-old man who was allegedly directing gang members to deal heroin in Cork and was allegedly in possession of firearms.

Detective Garda Patrick O’Sullivan brought the charge of directing a criminal organisation and related charges against Prana Motriuk at Cork District Court.