Case No. 2525Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) for sale or supply · Co. Dublin · 17 Jan 2025

16-year-old schoolboy granted bail with conditions after cocaine charge at Royal Canal Greenway, Dublin

A 16-year-old schoolboy was charged with possessing cocaine for sale or supply at the Royal Canal Greenway in Dublin on 17 January 2025 and was granted bail at Dublin District Court on 18 January 2025 with conditions including not using bicycles, e-scooters or 'anything on wheels', a 10pm–6am curfew, and staying away from the greenway and 10 nearby streets.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged18 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whenHe was arrested on Friday, 17 January 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí must obtain directions from the DPP and analyse the seizure. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe boy was charged with possessing cocaine and having it for sale or supply at the Royal Canal Greenway. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court on Saturday, 18 January 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was granted bail subject to conditions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was ordered to obey a 10pm to 6am curfew. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was ordered to remain away from the greenway and 10 nearby streets and residential areas in the north inner city. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to the accused. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe value of the cocaine seizure was not stated. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jan2025
    Boy (16) barred from using bicycles, e-scooters or ‘anything on wheels’ as he is accused of supplying cocaine

    Bail hearing details: conditions imposed including ban on wheeled transport, curfew, and exclusion from the greenway and 10 nearby streets; legal aid granted; next appearance at Children's Court in February.

    suspect, 16, male