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Case No. 12715Drug offences (possession of cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply) · Co. Limerick · 6 Jul 2025

Limerick brothers charged with drug possession after offloading in taxi

Aaron O'Donoghue (25) and Thomas O'Donoghue (20), both from Prospect, Limerick City, appeared at Limerick District Court charged with possession of cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply after allegedly offloading the drugs to a passenger in a taxi while being followed by Gardaí on 6 July 2025. Judge Carrol Anne Coolican refused bail for Aaron and granted bail to Thomas, remanding both to appear on 16 September for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatTwo Limerick brothers were charged with possession of cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThey allegedly offloaded the drugs to a man who stashed them in his underwear. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatGardaí in an unmarked patrol car stopped a taxi carrying four males. (limerickpost.ie)
  • what€2,500 worth of cannabis was found at the feet of a male passenger in the taxi. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereBoth accused are natives of Hyde Road, Prospect, in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenGardaí arrested the two brothers on Monday night (8 September 2025). (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe taxi was stopped at 7:30pm on 6 July 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationOn 27 August, Gardaí obtained a warrant and seized video and audio feed from the taxi. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage from the interior and exterior of the taxi showed the two accused brothers on the evening in question. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe brothers were remanded to appear before Limerick District Court on 16 September for DPP directions. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Sep2025
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Brothers allegedly offloaded drugs in taxi while being followed by Gardaí

    Bail hearing at Limerick District Court; details of the taxi stop, CCTV evidence, and bail conditions provided.

    accused, Aaron O'Donoghue, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron O'Donoghueaccused, Thomas O'Donoghue, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas O'Donoghue