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Case No. 16239Drug possession and supply · Co. Longford · 26 Aug 2024

Longford Gardai make significant drug seizure

On 26 August 2024, Longford Gardai on routine mobile patrol stopped a vehicle in Longford town that was being driven by a disqualified driver. The driver was arrested at the scene, and gardaí found €2,000 worth of cocaine and €200 worth of cannabis in the vehicle, which was seized along with the drugs. Gardaí then searched the individual's home under warrant and found a further €2,500 worth of cannabis. The individual was charged with numerous offences, including possession of drugs for sale or supply, and is due to appear in court in the near future.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged27 Aug
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A vehicle being driven by a disqualified driver was stopped by Longford Gardai on routine mobile patrol.
  • Gardaí found €2,000 worth of cocaine and €200 worth of cannabis in the vehicle.
Where
The vehicle was stopped in Longford town.
When
The incident took place on 26 August 2024.
Investigation
  • The driver was arrested at the scene and the vehicle was searched.
  • The vehicle and the drugs found in it were seized.
  • Gardaí searched the individual's home under warrant and found a further €2,500 worth of cannabis.
Charges
The individual was charged with numerous offences, including possession of drugs for sale or supply, driving without insurance or a driving licence, and possession of controlled substances.
In court
The individual is due to make a court appearance in the near future.
Other details
Longford Gardai announced the seizure on their Facebook page, and the Longford Leader reported it on 27 August 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe vehicle was being driven by a disqualified driver when gardaí stopped it on routine mobile patrol. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatGardaí found €2,000 worth of cocaine and €200 worth of cannabis in the vehicle. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí stopped a vehicle in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 26 August 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested at the scene and the vehicle was searched. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched the person's home under warrant and found a further €2,500 worth of cannabis. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe person was charged with numerous offences, including possession of drugs for sale or supply, driving without insurance, or a driving licence and possession of controlled substances. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe person is due to make a court appearance in the near future. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe vehicle and the drugs were seized. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Aug2024
    Chargedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford Gardai make significant drug seizure

    Reports the vehicle stop, the seizure in the car, the follow-up home search and the charges. No other Longford case on this date is in the list.

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