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Case No. 19480Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Kildare · 1 Aug 2023

€360K suspected cannabis case against Kildare woman sent forward for trial

Dallandgshe Mersini, an 18-year-old woman with no fixed abode in Newbridge, is accused of being in possession of an alleged cannabis haul worth an estimated €360,000 for the purpose of sale or supply. The suspected haul was allegedly found on 1 August 2023 at a property in Brownstown in The Curragh, County Kildare. At Naas District Court on 28 September 2023, Judge Desmond Zaidan was told the details, the accused appeared via video-link and was remanded in custody, and the case was adjourned to 5 October for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. On 3 October 2023 a book of evidence was served on her, and the defence said she had been granted bail by the High Court but had not yet taken it up. The case was sent forward for trial to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court, as reported on 17 October 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Oct
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Dallandgshe Mersini, 18, is accused of possession of an alleged cannabis haul for the purpose of sale or supply.
  • The suspected haul is estimated to be worth €360,000.
Where
The suspected haul was found at a property in Brownstown in The Curragh, County Kildare.
When
The suspected haul was discovered on 1 August 2023.
Investigation
Gardaí believe the suspected haul is made up of cannabis.
Charges
The accused is accused of being discovered with the suspected haul, an allegation that has not been tested in court.
Other details
The accused is listed as having no fixed abode in Newbridge.
In court
  • On 28 September 2023 the details were given to Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court, where the accused appeared via video-link and was remanded in custody.
  • The case was adjourned to 5 October 2023 to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
  • On 3 October 2023 a book of evidence was served on the accused at Naas District Court.
  • The defence said the accused had been granted bail by the High Court but had not yet taken it up.
  • The case was sent forward for trial to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court, as reported on 17 October 2023.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDallandgshe Mersini was accused of being in possession of the alleged haul for the purpose of sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe suspected cannabis haul was estimated to be worth €360,000. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereA suspected drugs haul worth an estimated €360,000 was discovered in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe haul was found at a property in Brownstown in the Curragh. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe suspected haul was found at a property in Brownstown in The Curragh. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe haul was discovered on 1 August. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe suspected haul was found on 1 August, according to the article. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí believe the suspected haul is made up of cannabis. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused is accused of being discovered with the suspected haul. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDetails were given to Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on 28 September. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe 18-year-old woman appeared via video-link. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused is currently remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 5 October to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 3 October. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused and her case was sent forward for trial to the Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defence said the accused had been granted bail by the High Court but had not yet taken it up. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused was listed as having no fixed abode in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Oct2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    UPDATE: €360K suspected cannabis Kildare court case sent forward for trial

    Reports the Naas District Court hearing on 3 October 2023, the book of evidence served and the referral for trial. Says bail was granted by the High Court but not yet taken up.

    accused, Dallandgshe Mersini, 18, female, namedDallandgshe Mersini
  2. 3 Oct2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, follow-up
    Woman who appeared in Kildare court accused of harbouring €360,000 worth of cannabis

    Reports the 28 September 2023 court appearance: the accused appeared via video-link, is remanded in custody, and the case was adjourned to 5 October 2023 for DPP directions. Also states gardaí believe the haul is cannabis.

    accused, Dallandgshe Mersini, 18, female, namedDallandgshe Mersini