Pair in custody for possessing drugs at house on Offaly golf course
Books of evidence scheduled to be served on man and woman for alleged offences at Esker Hills residence
A MAN and a woman who are in custody accused of serious drug offences at different locations in Offaly, including a house on Esker Hills golf course, have appeared before Tullamore District Court again by video link from prison.
Darren Somers (45) and Monika Swiatkowska (46), both with addresses at 18 Esker Hills Golf Course, are alleged to have had cocaine, valued at €13,000 or more, for sale or supply to others, on April 14 last at that address.
They are both also accused of having cannabis and MDMA on the same date at the same location for sale or supply.
They are further alleged to have had diamorphine, valued at €13,000 or more, for sale or supply to others at a container in a storage facility in Birr on April 15 last.
There are also charges alleging the possession of cannabis at the same container in Birr.
Finally, Darren Somers is accused of possessing crack cocaine at Kilbride Street in Tullamore on March 16 last.
Ms Swiatkowska appeared before Judge Susan Fay at a vacation sitting of the District Court on Thursday (August 6).
Sergeant Brendan Kearns, court presenter, told the court he was applying for a further remand to Tullamore District Court on September 2 next for service of a book of evidence.
Judge Fay told the accused she could consent to be produced in court on that date or could instead opt for a remand to August 20.
Ms Swiatkowska agreed to a remand to August 20. Bail has been granted in the High Court but not taken up so the remand is with consent to bail.
When Mr Somers appeared by video link he consented to a remand in custody to September 2 where he will be produced in person for service of the book of evidence.
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