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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17504Possession of a controlled drug · Co. Tipperary · 30 Mar 2021

Holycross woman pleads guilty to drug possession after gravy tub found with €300 of drugs

On 30 March 2021, gardaí searched the home of Louise O'Brien (39) at 18 Glenree, Holycross, County Tipperary, and found cannabis worth €270 and amphetamine worth €94 in a gravy container in the kitchen. O'Brien pleaded guilty at Thurles District Court, reported in April 2024, to possession of a controlled drug for personal use. The court heard she had 12 previous convictions under the Misuse of Drugs Act and none at the time of the offence. The matter was put back to July, when the judge offered a Restorative Justice referral, and the charge will be struck out if she complies.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí found cannabis worth €270 and amphetamine worth €94, over €300 in total, in a Bisto gravy container in the kitchen.
Where
The search took place at the home of the defendant at 18 Glenree, Holycross, County Tipperary.
When
Gardaí executed a search warrant at the home on March 30, 2021.
Investigation
Garda Robert O'Donovan obtained the warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act using information from his enquiries.
Charges
Louise O'Brien (39) pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug for personal use, contrary to Section Three of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977.
In court
  • The hearing took place at Thurles District Court and was reported on April 24, 2024 (listing date) and April 26, 2024 (article publication date).
  • Her barrister told the court she is a 'genuine person' who has worked hard to get clean.
  • The defendant had 12 previous convictions, all under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and no convictions at the time of the offence.
  • The judge offered to refer the defendant to the Restorative Justice Programme if she agreed.
  • The matter was put back to July, and the charge will be struck out if she complies.
Sentence
No sentence was reported, as the matter was adjourned to July.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí found cannabis worth €270 and amphetamine worth €94 in a gravy container in the kitchen. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe defendant lives at 18 Glenree, Holycross. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenGardaí executed a search warrant at the defendant's home on March 30, 2021. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe warrant was obtained under the Misuse of Drugs Act using information from garda enquiries. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeShe pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug for personal use. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe defendant had 12 previous convictions, all under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe defendant had no convictions at the time of the offence. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe judge offered to refer the defendant to the Restorative Justice Programme if she agreed. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe matter was put back to July, and the charge will be struck out if she complies. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Apr2024
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Gardaí found a gravy tub with over €300 worth of drugs in a Tipperary woman’s home

    Reports the Thurles District Court hearing: guilty plea, details of the 2021 search, previous convictions, and the adjournment to July with a possible Restorative Justice referral.

    accused, Louise O'Brien, 39, female, named, irish (judged from name)Louise O'Brien