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Case No. 22136Possession of cannabis with intent to sell or supply; possession of cannabis · Co. Clare · 23 Feb 2022

Ex-Just Eat driver sentenced for cannabis possession with intent to sell in Clonlara

Renan Ricardo Da Costa, 39, was convicted at Ennis District Court of possession of cannabis with intent to sell or supply and possession of cannabis, and sentenced to two months' imprisonment and a €300 fine. He denied selling drugs while delivering food for Just Eat in the Limerick area.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced1 Mar
    2 reports
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Key facts

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn additional €2,600 in cash was found in his possession. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatMr Da Costa said he was a cannabis user and smoked cannabis twice a day. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe said he thought he purchased 90 grams of cannabis for €700. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHis solicitor said he used the drugs for personal use and the car was used as a smoking booth. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereHe has addresses at Glendermot House, Monaskeha, Clonlara and at Bru Na Gruadan, Castletroy, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred at Glendermot House, Monaskeha, Clonlara, County Clare on February 23, 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 23 February 2022 at Glendermot House, Monaskeha, Clonlara, Co Clare (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ennis District Court before Judge Mary Larkin (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Mary Larkin imposed a two month prison term on Renan Ricardo Da Costa when convicting him of possession of cannabis with intent to sell or supply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Larkin also fined the 29-year-old for possession of cannabis on the same date. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceA two-month prison term was imposed (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceA €300 fine was imposed for possession of cannabis (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMr Da Costa has eight previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe has been living in Ireland for four years. (limerickleader.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe worked for Just Eat for five months delivering food in the Limerick area (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe has eight previous convictions (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSgt Lonergan said the cannabis and cash indicated the purpose was sale and supply (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Mar2023
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Ex-Just Eat driver denies selling drugs while delivering Big Macs and pizzas

    Conviction and sentencing at Ennis District Court; two-month prison term and €300 fine imposed. Defence argued personal use and that the car was a 'smoking booth' due to mother-in-law staying.

    convicted, Renan Ricardo Da Costa, 39, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Renan Ricardo Da Costa
  2. 1 Mar2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Fast food delivery driver denies offering drugs to Limerick customers

    Provides detailed court transcript including evidence of 25 deal bags, 124.5g cannabis (€2,490 street value), €2,600 cash, defendant's testimony denying drug sales, and defence argument that the car was used as a 'smoking booth' while his mother-in-law was staying.

    convicted, Renan Ricardo Da Costa, 29, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Renan Ricardo Da Costa