Ireland Kildare man sent for trial on drug possession charges
Gardaí searched the home of Jason Finn, a 32-year-old man from 912 Cherryville, County Kildare, on 8 May 2021 and found suspected cocaine worth around €47,000 and suspected cannabis worth around €3,000. He was charged with possession of drugs for sale and supply. At Naas District Court in March 2022, a bench warrant was sought after he failed to appear. In October 2023, the book of evidence was served and Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court25 Mar
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Cocaine estimated to be worth around €47,000 and cannabis estimated to be worth around €3,000 were found at a property in Kildare.
- Where
- The search took place at 912 Cherryville, County Kildare.
- When
- Gardaí alleged the drugs were discovered on 8 May 2021.
- Investigation
- Gardaí searched the accused's home.
- Charges
- Jason Finn was charged with possession of drugs for sale and supply.
- In court
- At Naas District Court on 24 March 2022, a bench warrant was sought from Judge Desmond Zaidan after the defendant failed to appear.
- Gardaí served a book of evidence on the accused at Naas District Court on 19 October 2023.
- Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Court.
- Other details
- The defendant's age is given as 30 in the 2022 report and 32 in the 2023 report.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCocaine estimated to be worth around €47,000 was found at a property in Kildare (kildarenow.com)
- whatCannabis estimated to be worth €3,000 was found at the same property (kildarenow.com)
- whatA Kildare resident accused of harbouring suspected illegal drugs has had his case sent forward for trial. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe search took place at the accused's home at 912 Cherryville, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
- whenGardaí alleged the drugs were discovered in his home on 8 May 2021 (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe suspected drugs were found at his home on May 8, 2021. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí searched his home. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeJason Finn was charged with possession of drugs for sale and supply at the property (kildarenow.com)
- chargeGardaí alleged he stored suspected cocaine worth €47,000 and suspected cannabis worth €3,000 in his home. (kildarenow.com)
- courtNaas District Court was told about the case on Thursday, March 24 (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe 30-year-old defendant was not present in court (kildarenow.com)
- courtGarda Sergeant Brian Jacob sought a bench warrant for his arrest from Judge Desmond Zaidan (kildarenow.com)
- courtNaas District Court was told about the case in March of the previous year. (kildarenow.com)
- courtGardaí served a book of evidence on the accused at the Naas Court date on Thursday 19 October. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Oct2023Kildare court case involving suspected drugs haul sent forward for trial
Reports the case being sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court after the book of evidence was served on 19 October 2023. No existing case in the list matches this accused, and the article gives details of the alleged 2021 search.
accused, Jason Finn, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Finn - 25 Mar2022Kildare man accused of possessing cocaine estimated to be worth €47,000
Reports that a bench warrant was sought at Naas District Court on 24 March 2022 after Jason Finn failed to appear; lists his age as 30 (existing case records 32).
suspect, Jason Finn, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Finn