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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19557Drug possession with intent to supply · Co. Kilkenny · 5 Jul 2023

Kilkenny cocaine case adjourned for book of evidence

Tara Conry and Sean Sutton, 36, were accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply and for personal use at Seville Grove, Kilkenny, on July 5, 2023. Garda Kevin Dooley told Kilkenny District Court that he had arrested and charged the defendant, who made no reply after caution. On September 27 the DPP directed trial on indictment on several counts under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The case was adjourned to October 26 for the service of a book of evidence, and a defendant was remanded in custody to appear again on that date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Two people were accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply and for personal use.
  • The estimated value of the cocaine seized was €42,000, while Tara Conry is accused of having cocaine valued above €13,000.
Where
The charges relate to Seville Grove in Kilkenny.
When
The cocaine was seized on July 5, 2023.
Investigation
Garda Kevin Dooley told the court that he had arrested and charged the defendant, who made no reply after caution.
Charges
Tara Conry and Sean Sutton were each charged with possession of drugs for personal use and possession of drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • On September 27 the DPP directed trial on indictment on several counts under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
  • The case was adjourned at Kilkenny District Court to October 26 for the service of a book of evidence.
  • A defendant was remanded in custody to appear again on October 26.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo people were accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply and for personal use. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe estimated value of the cocaine seized was €42,000. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe charges relate to Seville Grove in Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe cocaine was seized on July 5. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationA garda told the court he had arrested and charged the defendant. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeTara Conry was charged with possession of drugs for personal use and possession of drugs for sale or supply. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeTara Conry was accused of having cocaine valued above €13,000 in her possession. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeSean Sutton was charged with possession of drugs for personal use and possession of drugs for sale or supply. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment on several counts under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to October 26 for the service of a book of evidence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded in custody to appear again on October 26. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Oct2023
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny drugs case put back for books of evidence

    First report on this case. It names the two accused, gives the charges and the estimated €42,000 value of the cocaine, and records the DPP's direction for trial on indictment and the adjournment to October 26.

    accused, Tara Conry, female, named, irish (judged from name)Tara Conryaccused, Sean Sutton, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Sutton