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Case No. 20095Possession of cocaine · Co. Longford · 7 Dec 2022

Longford man fined for cocaine possession

Keith Reilly (22) of Longford was found in possession of cocaine on 7 December 2022, when Gardaí observed him on the Dublin Road, stopped him and searched him, finding cocaine valued at €50. He pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine at Longford District Court. The court fined him €250 with five months to pay, as reported by the Longford Leader in August 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced4 Aug
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Keith Reilly, a 22-year-old man, was found in possession of cocaine.
Where
Gardaí observed him on the Dublin Road, while the plea records the offence at Teffia Park, Longford.
When
  • The offence took place on Wednesday 7 December 2022.
  • The tracker dates the court report 4 August 2023, while the Longford Leader published it on 6 August 2023.
Investigation
Gardaí stopped him and searched his person, finding cocaine valued at €50.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine.
In court
Sergeant Mark Mahon presented the facts at Longford District Court.
Sentence
He was fined €250 with five months to pay.
Other details
  • He had 10 previous convictions, four of them for drug possession.
  • His solicitor, Frank Gearty, said his client had been taking cocaine and had come to realise it was not good for him.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereGardaí observed the defendant on the Dublin Road. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 7 December 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped the defendant and searched him, finding cocaine worth €50. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeKeith Reilly pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 10 previous convictions, four of them for drug possession. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant's solicitor said his client had been taking cocaine and had come to realise it was not good for him. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Aug2023
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Fine for cocaine possession

    Court report of the sentence: fine of €250 with five months to pay. The defendant had 10 previous convictions. This is a different incident from existing case 11270 (2024 assault).

    convicted, Keith Reilly, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Reilly