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Case No. 14080Possession of cocaine · Co. Kildare · 18 Dec 2023

Kildare man prosecuted over alleged cocaine possession at Naas District Court

On 18 December 2023, gardaí visited a premises at 6 Grattan Park, Derrinturn, Carbury, County Kildare, and allegedly found cocaine with a claimed value of €1,055. Keith Russell, 39, is named in the case and faces an allegation of possessing the drug at that address. The case was reported on 2 April 2025, when Russell was being prosecuted at Naas District Court. The latest development is that Judge Michael Ramsey adjourned the case to February 18.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court2 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man is being prosecuted at Naas District Court over an alleged possession of cocaine.
  • The accused is named as Keith Russell, aged 39.
Charges
Russell faces an allegation of possessing the drug at 6 Grattan Park.
Where
  • The address given for the accused is 6 Grattan Park, Derrinturn, Carbury, County Kildare.
  • Gardaí claim the drug was kept at the accused's home.
When
The alleged possession took place on 18 December 2023.
Investigation
Sgt Mary Meade said the drug was found when gardaí visited the premises at 7.50pm.
Other details
  • The drug had a claimed value of €1,055.
  • The case was reported by Kildare Now on 2 April 2025.
In court
  • The case is being heard at Naas District Court.
  • Judge Michael Ramsey adjourned the case to February 18.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is being prosecuted at Naas District Court for allegedly possessing cocaine worth over €1,000. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe accused's address was given as 6 Grattan Park, Derrinturn, Carbury. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereGardaí claim the drug was kept at the accused's home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged possession took place on 18 December 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe drug was found when gardaí visited the premises at 7.50pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused faces an allegation of possessing the drug at 6 Grattan Park. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to February 18 by Judge Michael Ramsey. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe drug had a claimed value of €1,055. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Apr2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare man allegedly found with cocaine worth over €1,000

    Names the accused as Keith Russell, gives his age (39) and the address on the charge, states the claimed value of the drug (€1,055), and reports the adjournment of the case to February 18.

    accused, Keith Russell, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Russell