Mum who allegedly had all items required for 'meth lab' in home denied bail

A mum-of-one who allegedly had all the items required for a “meth lab” in her home has been denied bail.

Anna Entrambasaguas has also been charged with possession for sale and supply of crystal meth and with possession of forged or stolen driving licences.

Garda Ger O’Sullivan told Cork District Court he charged the defendant shortly before 8:30pm on Friday at Killarney Garda station.

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Entrambasaguas, 43, of Knocknasartnett, Killarney, Co Kerry, made no reply when the charges were put to her under caution.

Garda O’Sullivan objected to bail arising out of the nature and seriousness of the alleged offences. He said that around €500 of crystal meth was seized from the property.

Forensic Science Ireland has already confirmed the substance is crystal meth. Garda O’Sullivan told Judge Joanne Carroll there was “substantial evidence” crystal meth was being produced at the property.

He said: “We did discover the ingredients for a meth lab boxed together. Like it has been used or for future use. Boxed together like a kit.”

He stated that two forged Czech driving licences were found at the property. The picture of the defendant was on both but they bore different names. Two other stolen driving licences were also recovered from the property.

He expressed the belief that Entrambasaguas would commit further offences if released on bail. He stated that the defendant was a “heavy meth user addicted to controlled drugs”.

Garda O’Sullivan said Entrambasaguas was “heavily involved in the production of meth”. He stated that the defendant was capable of producing high-quality identification and alleged she uses different aliases to hide her identity. He said: “She has no regard to the production and use of identification documents.”

He expressed concern that Entrambasaguas would flee the jurisdiction in the event of her being granted bail given her “transient” lifestyle. He said: “She is in Ireland 20 years but has no ties. She has the capability to hide her true identity.”

Garda O’Sullivan added that more serious charges were expected in the case. Defence solicitor, Brendan Aherne, acknowledged that the matter was serious. He said his client would face considerable difficulty in prison. Mr Aherne said: “She would be in custody for a long time awaiting trial.”

He stated that his client was willing to abide by the most stringent of bail conditions set down by the court.

Judge Carroll refused bail in the case. She remanded Entrambasaguas in custody to appear before Tralee District Court on Wednesday. Free legal aid was granted as the defendant is in receipt of disability allowance.

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