Man accused of directing organised crime in Cork; two others face drug-dealing charges

The trial opened at Cork Circuit Criminal Court and was told of garda concerns about heroin dealing in Cork City, particularly around the Lee Fields and Fitzgerald’s Park

Jonas Pavilionis, 46, is charged with committing an offence of having drugs for sale or supply for the benefit of or under the direction of an organised crime group.

Directing organised crime in Cork is the main charge against a 47-year-old man who was put on trial on Thursday before a judge and jury in Cork, where evidence will be given of surveillance operations and undercover gardaí making controlled purchases of heroin with particular notes.

Two other men face charges of dealing heroin and doing so for the benefit of, or under the direction of, an organised crime group.