Gahan was arrested on March 23rd when garda stopped him at a checkpoint on the M8 at Killydonoghue in Glenmire. His vehicle was searched, leading to gardaí making the discovery. Arresting Garda Ray O'Brien alleges that Gahan initially provided him with a false name and address. Gahan said he did so out of panic.
Gahan's solicitor, Eddie Burke, was instructed by the accused to ask for the case to be struck out unless the Director of Public Prosecutions could provide directions.
Garda Sergeant Pat Lyons told Judge Olann Kelleher that progress had been made. He reminded the judge that he had requested a report on progress made in the case. According to Sgt. Lyons, certificate of analysis of the drugs had been sent from garda forensics to the investigating officers. A file is expected to be completed by the end of the week, when it will be sent to the DPP for directions.
Burke said the accused was anxious for a resolution, having been held in custody since March.
Judge Kelleher adjourned the case until July 26th, when he will make a judgement on striking out the case.
