MAN APPEARS IN COURT AFTER HUGE HAUL OF CANNABIS FOUND

May 2, 2014

A Killygordon man has appeared in court charged with possession and the sale and supply of drugs.

Sidney Gibson. Pics by Newspix Irl.

Sidney Gibson. Pic by Newspix Irl.

Sidney Gibson of 319 The Curragh, Killygordon appeared at a special siting of Letterkenny District Court today.

His arrest follows the discovery of up to €400,000 worth of cannabis herb in Castlefin recently.

The court was told that the 45 year old was arrested by arrangement on Wednesday last, April 30th.

Garda Karen Walsh told the court that they were seeking directions from the Director of Pubic Prosecution in the case.

The court agreed to grant Gibson bail under a number of conditions.

They include that he surrender his passport, sign on three times a week at Ballybofey Garda station, no not contact any known drug-dealers and to keep a curfew of 11pm and 7am.

Judge Denis McLoughlin told defense solicitor Patsy Gallagher that he was granting legal aid but wanted to see a statement of means for Gibson.

The case was adjourned for mention until May 19th next.

 


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