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Case No. 20228Possession of suspected cocaine · Co. Kildare · 9 Jul 2023

Aaron Kelly accused of possessing suspected cocaine at Newbridge Garda Station

On 9 July 2023, 21-year-old Aaron Kelly was accused of possessing around €840 worth of suspected cocaine inside Newbridge Garda Station, County Kildare. The case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday 20 July 2023, where the defence solicitor's request to mark it peremptory was refused. The judge adjourned the case to 7 December 2023 for a drug analysis certificate and directions from the DPP, as reported by Kildare Now on 24 July 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Aaron Kelly, aged 21, was accused of being in possession of around €840 worth of suspected cocaine.
Where
The alleged possession took place inside Newbridge Garda Station, County Kildare.
When
The alleged possession took place on 9 July 2023.
Investigation
  • A Garda Sergeant said there are big delays in the forensic science lab.
  • A Garda Sergeant said the State lab is making good progress on higher-level drug analysis cases.
In court
  • The case was heard in Naas District Court on Thursday, 20 July 2023.
  • Defence solicitor Tim Kennelly asked for the case to be marked peremptory, but the judge refused.
  • The judge adjourned the case to 7 December 2023 for a drug analysis certificate and directions from the DPP.
Sentence
No sentence is reported in the articles.
Other details
  • Garda Sergeant Brian Jacob told Judge Deirdre Gearty he is hopeful for the future of drug testing in suspected drug cases in County Kildare.
  • Kildare Now published its report on the hearing on 24 July 2023.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged possession took place inside Newbridge Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged possession took place on 9 July. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA Garda Sergeant said there are big delays in the forensic science lab. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeAaron Kelly was accused of being in possession of around €840 worth of suspected cocaine. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard in Naas District Court on Thursday, July 20. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDefence solicitor Tim Kennelly asked for the case to be marked peremptory, but the judge refused. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to 7 December for a drug analysis certificate and directions from the DPP. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA Garda Sergeant said the State lab is making good progress on higher-level drug analysis cases. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jul2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE: Garda tells court he is hopeful for the future of testing in suspected drug cases

    Reports the Naas District Court hearing where the case was adjourned, and a Garda Sergeant's comments on delays and improvements in forensic drug analysis.

    accused, Aaron Kelly, 21, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Kelly