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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 30985Possession of drugs (cannabis); drug trafficking · Co. Kildare · 16 Mar 2022

Gardaí seize €60k of cannabis in Ballitore, Kildare

Gardaí based at Athy Garda Station seized approximately €60,000 worth of suspected cannabis during a search of a property in Ballitore, Co. Kildare on 16 March 2022. A man in his 40s was arrested and appeared before Naas District Court on 18 March 2022.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA quantity of suspected cannabis worth approximately €60,000 was seized (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe search was at a property in Ballitore, Co. Kildare (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe search took place on 16 March 2022 at 6.00pm (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA man in his 40s was arrested and conveyed to Athy Garda Station (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe suspect appeared before Naas District Court on 18 March 2022 (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe search was conducted by Gardaí based at Athy Garda Station (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Mar2022
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí seize €60k of cannabis in Kildare home

    Initial report of the cannabis seizure, arrest and first court appearance. Investigations stated to be ongoing.

    suspect, 40s, male