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Case No. 19954Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Kildare · 6 Aug 2023

Kildare man accused of possessing suspected mixed drugs for sale or supply

Gardaí allege that Stephen Connolly, a 27-year-old man with an address listed in Newbridge, County Kildare, possessed a suspected mix of cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis, estimated to be worth €2,500, on 6 August 2023 in County Kildare. He is accused of possessing the drugs for sale or supply. On Thursday 24 August 2023 he appeared before Judge Miriam Walsh at Naas District Court, where the case was adjourned to 18 January 2024. The adjournment allows time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí allege the suspected drugs are a mix of cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis.
  • The suspected drugs are allegedly worth an estimated €2,500.
Where
The alleged offence took place in County Kildare.
When
The drugs were allegedly possessed on 6 August 2023.
Charges
Stephen Connolly is accused of possessing the suspected drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • Gardaí were present at Naas District Court during vacation sittings on Thursday, 24 August 2023.
  • Judge Miriam Walsh presided over the hearing.
  • The case was adjourned to 18 January 2024.
Investigation
The adjournment allows time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Other details
  • The accused is a 27-year-old man with an address listed in Newbridge, County Kildare.
  • Kildare Now first reported the case on 29 August 2023.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí allege the haul is a mix of cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe suspected drugs are allegedly worth an estimated €2,500. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe drugs were allegedly possessed on 6 August 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe adjournment allows time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused is accused of possessing the suspected drugs for sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí were present at Naas District Court during vacation sittings on Thursday, 24 August. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Miriam Walsh presided over the hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 18 January 2024. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Aug2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare man accused of being in possession of mix of drugs

    First report of this case. Adds the accused's name and age, the alleged drug mix and estimated value, and the court date and adjournment to 18 January 2024.

    accused, Stephen Connolly, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Connolly