Man (21) on cocaine and ketamine charges
THE District Court will hear the case of a 21-year-old man alleged to have had cocaine and ketamine worth €2089 for sale or supply at a house in Knocknacarra.
Rokib Adelo, with an address at 14 Fána Búrca, Ballymoneen Road, appeared at Galway District Court on four charges contrary to sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
It is alleged that at his home address on July 1, 2025, Adelo possessed cocaine and ketamine.
He is further charged with possession of quantities of cocaine and ketamine for the purposes of sale or otherwise supply.
Sergeant Damien Prendergast told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed summary disposal of the case in the District Court.
He said the alleged offences arose from a search of a house and the total value of the suspected drugs was €2,089.
Adelo confirmed his name to the court after Judge Ryan said that two different names appeared on the charge sheets.
Adelo was remanded on bail to appear again on March 23.
The accused is also charged with two public order offences - breach of the peace and failing to provide a name and address to a Garda - both at the Nox Hotel, Headford Road, on September 7.
He is further charged with possession of cannabis herb valued at €20 at Garda North Western Regional Headquarters, also on September 7.
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