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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23001Drugs offence (possession of cannabis for sale or supply) · Co. Donegal · 5 Jun 2021

Ballybofey man Michael Dowd adjourned over cannabis for sale

Michael Dowd, 24, of Ballybofey, Donegal, appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 9 January 2023 charged with possession of 74.1 grammes of cannabis (worth €1,182) for sale or supply, found during a raid on his home on 5 June 2021. Judge Éiteáin Cunningham adjourned the case to 8 May 2023 for a Probation and Welfare Report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • what74.1 grammes of cannabis were found at the home. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe cannabis was worth €1,182. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatCash and other drugs paraphernalia were also found. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí raided Dowd's home at Donegal Road in Ballybofey on 5 June 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Michelle Kelly applied for a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeDowd made immediate admissions to having the drugs for sale or supply. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtDowd appeared at Letterkenny District Court on Monday 9 January 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham ordered a Probation and Welfare Report to assess community service as an option. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 8 May 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherDowd was 24 years old and a father of three. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor described the offence as a hair-brained scheme to sell cannabis to friends to make ends meet. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis partner had a job and he stayed at home minding their children. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherDowd had previous convictions for public order, criminal damage and assault but none for drugs. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jan2023
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Ballybofey man caught with drugs for sale in 'hair-brained scheme'

    Court appearance at Letterkenny District Court; case adjourned for a Probation and Welfare Report to assess community service as a sentencing option.

    accused, Michael Dowd, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Dowd