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Case No. 12852Drug offences (possession of cannabis, possession of cannabis for sale or supply) · Co. Dublin · 24 Aug 2025

Algerian man granted bail at Dublin District Court over cannabis charges

Ahmed Chelghoun, 34, an Algerian national subject to a deportation order, appeared at Dublin District Court on 25 August 2025 charged with possession of cannabis and possession of cannabis for sale or supply after being observed acting suspiciously in Fairview Park. Judge Patricia Cronin granted bail with conditions including a €200 cash lodgement and daily sign-on at Store Street Garda station.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was found to have €300 on his person which Gardaí believe is the proceeds of criminal conduct. (gript.ie)
  • whatHe gave two different addresses, one in Phibsboro and one at a hostel in Belvedere Place. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of suspected cannabis under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1997. (gript.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Dublin District Court on 25 August 2025. (gript.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Cronin granted bail with a €200 cash lodgement, a satisfactory address, and daily sign-on at Store Street Garda station. (gript.ie)
  • courtHe is to appear before the courts again on 25 September to indicate a plea. (gript.ie)
  • otherHe is the subject of a deportation order. (gript.ie)
  • otherHe is from Algeria. (gript.ie)
  • otherHe has no previous convictions in Ireland and no bench warrant history. (gript.ie)
  • otherHis counsel said he has been in the state for one year, but Garda White was not satisfied this was accurate. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe accused took his oath on the Koran. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Aug2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Gardaí not satisfied with address of accused man - Gript

    Court appearance at Dublin District Court; bail granted with conditions; next appearance 25 September to indicate plea.

    accused, Ahmed Chelghoun, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Ahmed Chelghoun