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Case No. 19206Drug offences (possession for sale or supply) · Co. Kildare · 20 Jan 2023

Kildare man accused of cocaine for sale or supply sent forward for trial

Gardaí searched a house at 3226 Maryville, Melitta Road, Kildare town, on January 20, 2023, and reported finding cocaine worth €4,000 and €4,755 in cash, along with a small quantity of cannabis. Aaron Walsh, 34, whose address was given as that house, is being prosecuted for having a drug for sale or supply there on that date. According to a report dated November 10, 2023, he appeared before Naas District Court, where he was sent forward for trial at Naas Circuit Court and granted free legal aid. The latest development reported is that the case has been sent forward for trial, and no trial outcome or sentence is reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí reportedly found cocaine with a street value of €4,000 when they searched a house.
  • Gardaí reportedly found €4,755 in cash during the search.
  • A small quantity of cannabis was also reportedly found.
Where
The house address was given as 3226 Maryville, Melitta Road, Kildare town.
When
The alleged offence date was January 20, 2023.
Charges
Aaron Walsh, 34, is being prosecuted for having a drug for sale or supply at 3226 Maryville on January 20, 2023.
In court
  • Aaron Walsh appeared before Naas District Court, where Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward for trial at Naas Circuit Court.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan granted Aaron Walsh free legal aid.
  • The judge said that if Aaron Walsh puts forward an alibi, he must inform the prosecuting authorities in advance.
Other details
The report was published on November 10, 2023, and the case is separate from existing case 19148, which concerns an assault and cocaine possession at a garda station.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí found cocaine worth €4,000 and €4,755 in cash when they searched a house. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA small quantity of cannabis was also found. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe address was given as 3226 Maryville, Melitta Road, Kildare town. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe is being prosecuted for having a drug for sale or supply at 3226 Maryville on January 20, 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant was sent forward for trial at Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge granted free legal aid to the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge said that if the defendant puts forward an alibi, he must inform the prosecuting authorities in advance. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Nov2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare man found with cocaine worth €4,000 and €4755 in cash - claim

    Court report from Naas District Court: the accused was sent forward for trial at Naas Circuit Court. Details of the house search and cash seizure are given. The case is a different incident from existing case 19148, which concerns an assault and cocaine possession at a garda station.

    accused, Aaron Walsh, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Walsh