Jamie Long (26), Thomond Student Village, Ballygrennan, appeared before a special weekend sitting of Limerick District Court and was refused bail. Gardaí told the bail hearing that, it was their belief Long was an “integral” part of an organised crime group supplying wholesale amounts of drugs into the Southern region. Long was arrested on Wednesday at Kilbranish Drive, Woodview, Limerick, in a van containing cocaine valued at €70,000, it was heard. Harnett told the court it was his belief that Long “will attempt to leave the jurisdiction” if granted bail. Long was remanded into custody to appear before Limerick District Court via video-link on March 3rd.

Source: The Irish Times February 28, 2026 18:41 UTC