Man to be sent forward to Cork Circuit Court on nine charges following Kinsale drugs arrest

He is also charged with possession of €1,180, alleged to be the proceeds of crime

The defendant was remanded in custody to be sent forward to the current sittings of Cork Circuit Criminal Court on Friday. Picture: Larry Cummins

A Kildare man is to be sent forward to Cork Circuit Criminal Court after indicating he will enter signed guilty pleas to nine drugs and proceeds of crime charges arising from an arrest in Kinsale. 

Jhavaughan Pitter, 23, of Wentworth Place, Naas, appeared from custody before Kinsale District Court sitting in Bandon.

He faces three charges of possession of controlled drugs, three charges of possession for sale or supply, and a charge of possessing controlled drugs with a market value of €13,000 or more for sale or supply. 

The charges also include possession of a mixing agent and possession of €1,180, alleged to be the proceeds of crime.

The case relates to Pitter’s arrest at a house near Market Square, Kinsale, on February 22, 2026. 

The drugs charges concern cannabis, cocaine and amphetamine. 

Defence barrister Barry O’Farrell, acting for solicitor Eddie Burke, told the court Pitter would enter a signed plea on all charges.

Judge Joanne Carroll gave Pitter an alibi warning. 

He cannot rely at trial on evidence that he was elsewhere when the offences are alleged to have occurred unless he gives the prosecution written notice and details of the alibi within 14 days.

Pitter was remanded in custody to be sent forward to the current sittings of Cork Circuit Criminal Court on Friday, November 13. Legal aid for one barrister was granted to Mr Burke.

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