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Case No. 17878Drug dealing offence (Misuse of Drugs Act, section 15) · Co. Kildare · 22 Dec 2022

Allenwood man charged over alleged €1,900 cocaine haul appears in Naas court

Gardaí in County Kildare allege that Derek Moore, a 42-year-old man, harboured suspected cocaine worth an estimated €1,900 at his home at 40 Grand Canal Wood in Allenwood, where the haul was allegedly discovered on 22 December 2022. Moore was charged under section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977, and appeared at Naas District Court on 7 March 2024 before Judge Desmond Zaidan. The judge accepted jurisdiction, granted bail and adjourned the case to 27 June for hearing. Moore is contesting the allegations, according to his defending solicitor.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí allege that a man from Allenwood harboured suspected cocaine worth an estimated €1,900.
Where
The suspected haul was allegedly found in the home of Derek Moore at 40 Grand Canal Wood in Allenwood, County Kildare.
When
The suspected haul was allegedly discovered on 22 December 2022.
Investigation
The allegations were made by gardaí based in County Kildare.
Charges
Derek Moore was charged under section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977, which relates to alleged drug dealing offences.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 7 March 2024, before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
  • Judge Zaidan accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to 27 June for hearing.
  • The judge granted the accused bail until the case resumes.
Other details
  • The 42-year-old accused is contesting the allegations, according to his defending solicitor.
  • Kildare Now reported the court appearance on 15 March 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí allege that a man from Allenwood harboured suspected cocaine worth an estimated €1,900. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe suspected haul was allegedly found in the home of Derek Moore at 40 Grand Canal Wood in Allenwood. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe suspected haul was allegedly discovered on 22 December 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused was charged under section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977, which relates to alleged drug dealing offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard in Naas District Court on Thursday, 7 March 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan accepted jurisdiction and adjourned the case to 27 June for hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge granted the accused bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused is contesting the allegations, according to his defending solicitor. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare gardaí allege that Allenwood man harboured suspected cocaine haul worth €1,900

    Court report on the charge and first hearing in Naas District Court. The accused shares a name with the accused in case 3176, but this is a separate drugs case in Kildare, not the Dublin dangerous driving incident, so no existing case is matched.

    accused, Derek Moore, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Derek Moore