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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5086Drug possession and possession for sale or supply (cocaine); dangerous driving · Co. Dublin · 6 Jan 2023

Former footballer Anthony Stokes pleads guilty to cocaine possession after Dublin high-speed chase

Former Republic of Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to unlawful possession of cocaine, having cocaine for sale or supply, and driving offences after a high-speed pursuit in January 2023. Sentencing was adjourned to October 1st for drug test results.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAnthony Stokes was caught with almost €4,000 worth of cocaine in his car after leading gardaí on a high-speed pursuit in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe car reached speeds of 160km/h at times during the chase, which lasted about 10 minutes. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe car was seen speeding on Walkinstown Avenue at around 12.20am. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened shortly after midnight on January 6th, 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCocaine worth €3,700 was found in wraps inside a sock in the car. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine, which was hidden in a sock. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to having cocaine for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes admitted driving while over the alcohol limit and four counts of dangerous driving. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to not producing a driving licence and not having motor insurance. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Grainne Malone adjourned sentencing for a treatment report to confirm Stokes is off drugs. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceSentencing was adjourned until October 1st for the results of his drug tests. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherStokes had one prior conviction in this jurisdiction, from 2013, for assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Sep2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Former Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes caught with cocaine worth almost €4,000 in car after high-speed chase

    Court report of the guilty pleas and evidence, including the chase route, the speeds reached, the cocaine found in a sock and the adjournment of sentencing; no earlier coverage in the existing cases.

    accused, Anthony Stokes, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes