Man arrested after large drugs seizure in Midlands granted bail despite Garda objections
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A Polish national who gardaí have alleged is a serious flight risk due to seizure of €325,000 in drugs and €85,000 in cash at his home in Laois is set to be released on bail.
A judge made the decision because she said he may not stand trial for at least two years due to long delays of processing for forensic evidence and a shortage of judge needed to clear the Covid-19 backlog.
Judge Catherine Staines reached the conclusion on Saturday, May 8 that she must set bail conditions in Portlaoise District Court at a special sitting where a couple appeared on drug charges arising from raids and an investigation that involved the Criminal Assets Bureau.