Ireland Bench warrant issued for woman accused in Letterkenny drugs seizure
On 29 January 2025, detectives and armed gardaí raided an apartment at Grand Central, Canal Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, where they found suspected cocaine valued at €2,800, suspected cannabis valued at €1,200, and €1,900 and £230 sterling in cash. Jade Smith, a 27-year-old woman, was initially arrested in January 2025 and charged with possessing cocaine and cannabis for the purpose of selling or supplying them to others, and with possession of cannabis under section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. An earlier bench warrant issued in February was executed on her in early March. In April 2026 she failed to appear at Letterkenny District Court after two listings in the previous two weeks, and Judge Emile Daly issued a bench warrant for her arrest after giving her one opportunity.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A bench warrant was issued for a woman facing charges over a large drugs find in Letterkenny.
- Where
- The raid took place at an apartment at Grand Central, Canal Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
- When
- Detectives and armed gardaí carried out the raid on 29 January 2025.
- Investigation
- Smith was initially arrested in January 2025 during a search of a property in Letterkenny.
- Other details
- Smith is a 27-year-old woman from Charlestown Place, Finagles, Dublin.
- Officers found suspected cocaine valued at €2,800 and suspected cannabis valued at €1,200.
- Cash of €1,900 and £230 sterling was seized in the operation.
- Gardaí said they were seeking to have Smith brought before the court.
- Weapon
- Armed gardaí took part in the raid.
- Charges
- Smith was charged with possessing cocaine for the purpose of selling or supplying it to others.
- Smith was charged with possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling or supplying it to others.
- Smith was also charged with possession of cannabis under section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977.
- In court
- An earlier bench warrant was issued in February and executed on Smith in early March.
- Smith was due before Letterkenny District Court twice in the last two weeks and failed to appear.
- Her solicitor said she had telephoned his office about her non-attendance but could not be reached afterwards, and had cited childcare difficulties on an earlier occasion.
- Judge Emile Daly issued a bench warrant for Smith's arrest after giving her one opportunity.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA bench warrant was issued for a woman facing charges over a large drugs find in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
- whereDetectives and armed gardaí raided an apartment at Grand Central, Canal Road, Letterkenny, on 29 January 2025. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationSmith was initially arrested in January 2025 during a search of a property in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeSmith was charged with possessing cocaine for the purpose of selling or supplying it to others. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeSmith was charged with possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling or supplying it to others. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeSmith was also charged with possession of cannabis under section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. (donegallive.ie)
- courtJade Smith was due before Letterkenny District Court twice in the last two weeks and failed to appear. (donegallive.ie)
- courtSmith's solicitor said she had telephoned his office about her non-attendance but could not be reached afterwards. (donegallive.ie)
- courtJudge Daly issued a bench warrant for Smith's arrest after giving her one opportunity. (donegallive.ie)
- courtAn earlier bench warrant was issued in February and executed on Smith in early March. (donegallive.ie)
- otherSmith's solicitor said she had cited childcare difficulties on an earlier occasion. (donegallive.ie)
- otherOfficers found suspected cocaine valued at €2,800. (donegallive.ie)
- otherOfficers found suspected cannabis valued at €1,200. (donegallive.ie)
- otherCash of €1,900 and £230 sterling was seized in the operation. (donegallive.ie)
- otherGardaí said they were seeking to have Smith brought before the court. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Apr2026Bench warrant issued for woman accused in €4,000 Letterkenny drugs seizure
Reports that Judge Emile Daly issued a bench warrant for Jade Smith after she failed to appear at Letterkenny District Court, and sets out the January 2025 seizure and the charges against her.
accused, Jade Smith, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Jade Smith