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Case No. 9447Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Limerick · 6 Jul 2025

Limerick man given suspended sentence over drugs hidden in underwear

Jonathon Curtin, a 19-year-old man, was travelling in a taxi with men known to gardaí at Hennessy Avenue, Kileely, Limerick, on 6 July 2025. Gardaí stopped the vehicle and took him to Henry Street garda station, where a search found drugs hidden in his underwear. He pleaded guilty at Limerick District Court to possessing controlled drugs for unlawful sale or supply, and the case was reported on 23 May 2026 when the judge convicted him and imposed four months' imprisonment suspended for eighteen months.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced23 May
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Key facts

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What happened
Jonathon Curtin, a 19-year-old man, was found with drugs hidden in his underwear.
Where
Curtin was travelling in a taxi with men known to gardaí at Hennessy Avenue, Kileely, Limerick.
When
  • The incident happened on 6 July 2025.
  • The sentence was reported on 23 May 2026.
Investigation
  • Gardaí stopped the vehicle and took Curtin to Henry Street garda station.
  • A search at the garda station found drugs concealed in Curtin's underwear.
Charges
Curtin pleaded guilty to possession of controlled drugs for unlawful sale or supply, contrary to section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
In court
  • The case was heard at Limerick District Court, where Prosecuting Sergeant Aisling O'Neill presented the prosecution.
  • Curtin has no previous convictions.
Sentence
The judge convicted Curtin and sentenced him to four months' imprisonment, suspended for eighteen months.
Other details
  • Curtin is on remand for other matters.
  • Curtin's barrister said he apologises for the crime and is dealing with underlying issues.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereCurtin was travelling in a taxi with men known to gardaí at Hennessy Avenue, Kileely, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereCurtin was found with drugs hidden in his underwear at Henry Street garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 6 July 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped the vehicle and took Curtin to the garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA search found drugs concealed in Curtin's underwear. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeCurtin pleaded guilty to possessing controlled drugs for unlawful sale or supply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtCurtin has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge convicted Curtin and sentenced him to four months' imprisonment, suspended for eighteen months. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherCurtin is on remand for other matters. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherCurtin's barrister said he apologises for the crime and is dealing with underlying issues. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 May2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Judge shocked by Limerick man caught with drugs in underwear

    First report of this case. Gives the court outcome: conviction and four months' imprisonment suspended for eighteen months.

    convicted, Jonathon Curtin, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jonathon Curtin