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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2448Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) for sale or supply, money laundering, possession of articles · Co. Cork · 27 Mar 2024

Defence Forces soldier pleads guilty to cocaine possession at Collins Barracks, Cork

Shane Scanlon, 34, a member of the Defence Forces from Cobh, Co Cork, pleaded guilty at Cork District Court to possession of cocaine for sale or supply, possession of cocaine for personal use, money laundering and possession of articles arising from the seizure of almost €27,000-worth of cocaine at Collins Barracks on 27 March 2024. He was remanded on continuing bail to appear before Cork Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing on 4 February 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted29 Jan
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAlmost €27,000-worth of cocaine was seized at Collins Barracks in Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe accused is from Cooline Heights, Ballyvoloon, Cobh, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply at Collins Barracks, Old Youghal Road, Cork on 27 March 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe admitted having cocaine for his own use on the same occasion. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to money laundering in respect of €2,250 found at his home in Cobh. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to money laundering in respect of €1,100 at Collins Barracks. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe first appeared in court in March of the previous year. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty at Cork District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Mary Dorgan remanded him on continuing bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe is to appear before Cork Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing on 4 February 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused is a member of the Defence Forces. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPeople convicted of having more than €13,000-worth of cocaine for sale and supply can face a minimum 10-year prison sentence unless there are exceptional circumstances. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jan2025
    Convictedirishtimes.com, first report
    Soldier pleads guilty to having cocaine for sale or supply at Collins Barracks in Cork

    Guilty plea at Cork District Court; sentencing adjourned to Cork Circuit Criminal Court on 4 February 2025.

    convicted, Shane Scanlon, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Scanlon