A JUDGE has requested a probation report on a man who was caught with €500 worth of cocaine.

Karol Siwek (26), of Convent Way, Clonakilty, pleaded guilty at Clonakilty District Court to two drug possession charges and an obstruction charge. 

A charge of the possession of drugs for the purpose of sale or supply was withdrawn by the State.

The court heard that at 5.40pm on July 17th last gardaí on patrol stopped a car being driven in a suspicious manner at Wolfe Tone Street.

Mr Siwek got out and gardaí believed he was going to run away. 

They observed him throwing away two clear bags, which on analysis were found to contain €492.52 worth of cocaine and €74 of cannabis. 

A search carried out on Mr Siwek revealed a broken phone and €295 in cash.

On arrest he admitted to possessing the drugs but said they belonged to someone else.

The court heard that the defendant had 16 previous convictions.

Defence solicitor Éamonn Fleming said his client worked full-time in a local factory and well regarded for playing sports.

‘He has not shown an iota of ceasing his behaviour and has been offending for nine years,’ said Judge Monika Leech.

She asked for a Probation Report and adjourned the case until July 21st. 

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