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Case No. 20587Drugs offence (cannabis cultivation and possession) · Co. Longford · 15 Apr 2021

Longford man before court over alleged cannabis cultivation and possession

Enrico Gismondo, a 34-year-old man of Annagh, Drumlish, Longford, was charged over alleged cannabis cultivation and possession after officers searched his premises on 15 April 2021. The search recovered 10 cannabis plants in an upstairs bedroom and a small quantity elsewhere in the house, and he admitted ownership of the drugs. In a June 2023 court report, Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court said she would accept jurisdiction, and the matter was adjourned to 11 July 2023 for a plea or a hearing date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Enrico Gismondo, a man aged 34, is alleged to have grown cannabis in a bedroom of his house.
Where
The accused lives at Annagh, Drumlish, Longford.
When
  • Officers searched his premises on 15 April 2021 under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
  • The alleged cultivation took place in his house in 2021.
Investigation
  • The search recovered 10 cannabis plants in an upstairs bedroom and a small quantity elsewhere in the house.
  • The accused admitted ownership of the drugs.
Charges
He was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and cultivation of cannabis.
In court
  • Judge Bernadette Owens said she would accept jurisdiction at Longford District Court.
  • The prosecution had already furnished disclosure.
  • The court report is dated 23 June 2023 on the tracker, and the Longford Leader published it on 27 June 2023.
  • The matter was adjourned to 11 July 2023 for a plea or a date for hearing.
Other details
  • The small quantity of cannabis was valued at €50.
  • The estimated potential value of the plants in the bedroom was €8,000, and the defence solicitor described the plants seized as seedlings.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe accused lives at Annagh, Drumlish, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe search of his premises took place on 15 April 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged cultivation took place in his house in 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe search recovered 10 cannabis plants in an upstairs bedroom and a small quantity elsewhere in the house. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe accused admitted ownership of the drugs. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and cultivation of cannabis. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she would accept jurisdiction. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution had already furnished disclosure. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to 11 July for a plea or a date for hearing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe small quantity of cannabis was valued at €50. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe estimated potential value of the plants in the bedroom was €8,000. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor described the plants seized as seedlings. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jun2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court Judge accepts jurisdiction

    Court report on the judge accepting jurisdiction at Longford District Court; the case was adjourned to 11 July 2023 for a plea or hearing date. The search date and the charges are given for the first time here.

    accused, Enrico Gismondo, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Enrico Gismondo