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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8532Drug offences · Co. Limerick · 22 Nov 2024

Christy Keane remanded in custody over drugs seized in Limerick

Christy Keane, a 65-year-old man, is the suspect in a drugs case after gardaí seized suspected cocaine worth an estimated €70,000 in Limerick on November 22, 2024. Gardaí searched his home under warrant. He was originally charged on July 1 with possession of drugs for sale or supply and simple possession under the Misuse of Drugs Act. On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, he appeared by video link from Limerick Prison before Limerick City District Court and was further remanded in custody on consent, with a book of evidence to be prepared and served in August.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí seized suspected cocaine with an estimated value of €70,000.
Where
The drugs were seized in Limerick.
When
The drugs were seized by gardaí on November 22, 2024.
Investigation
Gardaí searched his home address under warrant.
Charges
  • Christy Keane was originally charged on July 1 in relation to these matters.
  • He is charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply and simple possession under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
In court
  • He appeared via video link from Limerick Prison before Limerick City District Court on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
  • The judge remanded him in custody on consent, and he is held in Limerick Prison.
  • A book of evidence is to be prepared and served, and he is to appear again in August.
Other details
He is 65 years old and is represented by solicitor Tom Kiely.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized suspected cocaine with an estimated value of €70,000. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe drugs were seized by gardaí on November 22, 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched his home address under warrant. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply and simple possession under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe was originally charged on July 1 in relation to these matters. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtChristy Keane was further remanded in custody in relation to drugs seized in November 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence is to be prepared, and Keane has been further remanded in custody in Limerick Prison. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtHe appeared via video link on Tuesday, July 21. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded him in custody on consent, to appear again in August for service of the book of evidence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe is represented by solicitor Tom Kiely. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jul2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Christy Keane remanded in Limerick Prison as book of evidence is prepared

    Court report of a further remand in custody on drug charges; the book of evidence is to be served in August 2026.

    accused, Christy Keane, 65, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christy Keane