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Case No. 6676Drug possession and possession for sale or supply; drug driving; road traffic offences; criminal damage · Co. Cork · 25 Jan 2024

Driver charged after pursuit near Rathcormac, Co Cork, with cocaine found in car

On Thursday afternoon, 25 January 2024, a car that failed to stop when signalled by gardaí near Rathcormac, Co Cork, was pursued and abandoned in a ditch, and its three occupants tried to flee on foot. The driver, a man, was caught, tested positive for cannabis and was arrested for driving under the influence. Gardaí reported finding a substantial amount of cocaine, along with cannabis and drug paraphernalia, when they searched the vehicle. The man was later charged with possession of controlled substances, possession for sale or supply, road traffic offences and criminal damage, and was due to appear at Fermoy District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged26 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
Where
The incident happened near Rathcormac, Co Cork.
When
The incident happened on the Thursday afternoon, 25 January 2024.
Cause
The vehicle failed to stop when signalled by gardaí, which led to a pursuit.
Other details
  • The car was abandoned in a ditch and its three occupants tried to flee on foot.
  • The driver was arrested for driving under the influence.
  • Nobody was injured in the incident.
Investigation
  • The driver was caught and tested positive for cannabis.
  • Gardaí searched the vehicle and found a substantial amount of cocaine, along with cannabis and drug paraphernalia.
Charges
The male driver was charged with possession of controlled substances, possession for sale or supply, road traffic offences and criminal damage.
In court
The driver was due to appear at Fermoy District Court.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident happened near Rathcormac, Co Cork. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on the Thursday afternoon. (corkbeo.ie)
  • causeThe vehicle failed to stop when signalled by gardaí, which led to a pursuit. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was caught and tested positive for cannabis. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched the vehicle and found a substantial amount of cocaine, along with cannabis and drug paraphernalia. (corkbeo.ie)
  • chargeThe male driver was charged with possession of controlled substances, possession for sale and supply, road traffic offences and criminal damage. (corkbeo.ie)
  • courtThe driver was due to appear at Fermoy District Court. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherThe car was abandoned in a ditch and its three occupants tried to flee on foot. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherNobody was injured in the incident. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherThe driver was arrested for driving under the influence. (corkbeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jan2024
    Chargedcorkbeo.ie, first report
    Cork drug driver nabbed after pursuit with 'substantial' amount of cocaine

    First report of the incident. Adds the charges, the search result and the court date.

    accused, male