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Case No. 6495Drug possession and possession for supply; assault on gardaí; money laundering · Co. Galway · 13 Feb 2024

Galway boxer charged over cocaine possession, supply and garda assault

Gabriel Dossen, a 24-year-old man from Knocknacarra and European middleweight champion, was arrested over alleged cocaine possession and dealing in the car park of The Nox Hotel on the Headford Road in Galway on 13 February 2024. He is charged with unlawful possession of cocaine, possession for supply, assaulting Garda Patrick Casey to resist or prevent lawful apprehension or detention, and possessing proceeds of criminal conduct valued at €2,555. He appeared before Galway District Court after the arrest, and this appearance was reported on 21 February 2024. The latest reported development is that court appearance, and no sentence has been reported.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gabriel Dossen, a European middleweight champion boxer, was arrested over alleged cocaine possession and dealing.
Where
The alleged cocaine dealing took place in the car park of The Nox Hotel on the Headford Road in Galway.
When
The incident is alleged to have taken place on 13 February 2024.
Investigation
Dossen was arrested over suspected cocaine dealing in a hotel car park in Galway.
Charges
  • Dossen is charged with unlawful possession of cocaine.
  • Dossen is charged with having cocaine for the purpose of selling or supplying it to another.
  • Dossen is charged with assaulting Garda Patrick Casey to resist or prevent lawful apprehension or detention.
  • Dossen is charged with possessing proceeds of criminal conduct valued at €2,555.
In court
Dossen appeared before Galway District Court on Tuesday, 13 February, and the appearance was reported on 21 February 2024.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
Other details
Dossen is 24 years old and lives in Knocknacarra.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGabriel Dossen appeared in court charged with drug dealing and assaulting a garda officer. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe alleged cocaine dealing took place in a hotel car park in Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe incident was at the car park of The Nox Hotel on the Headford Road in Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenHe appeared in court on Tuesday, February 13, after being arrested. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with unlawful possession of cocaine. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with having cocaine for the purpose of selling or supplying it to another. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with assaulting Garda Patrick Casey to resist or prevent lawful apprehension or detention. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possessing proceeds of criminal conduct valued at €2,555. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Galway District Court. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherHe is 24 years old and lives in Knocknacarra. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Feb2024
    In courtgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Galway boxing champ in court over car park cocaine deal and garda assault

    Reports the court appearance, the specific charges, the location and the garda named as the assault victim.

    accused, Gabriel Dossen, 24, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Gabriel Dossenvictim, Patrick Casey, irish (judged from name)Patrick Casey