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Case No. 18947Drug possession for sale or supply · Co. Longford · 7 Jul 2022

Longford woman charged over amphetamines found in house search

A search warrant executed at a house in Longford led to drugs valued at €2,500 being seized. Barbara Szczerba, whose address is given as 1 Palace Crescent, Longford, was charged with possession of drugs and possession of drugs for sale or supply, with the charged offences dated July 7, 2022. Sergeant Enda Daly said the amphetamines weighed 164.82 grams and were valued at €2,500, and the defendant admitted that a white substance found upstairs in the house was amphetamines. She appeared before a recent sitting of Longford District Court, as reported in December 2023. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to February 13, 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Drugs valued at €2,500 were seized in a search.
Where
  • A search warrant was executed at a house in Longford.
  • The accused's address is given as 1 Palace Crescent, Longford.
When
The charged offences are dated July 7, 2022, at her address.
Investigation
Sergeant Enda Daly said the amphetamines weighed 164.82 grams and were valued at €2,500.
Charges
Barbara Szczerba was charged with possession of drugs and possession of drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • Barbara Szczerba appeared before a recent sitting of Longford District Court, reported in December 2023.
  • The case was adjourned to February 13, 2024.
Other details
The defendant admitted that a white substance found upstairs in the house was amphetamines.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDrugs valued at €2,500 were seized in the search. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe search took place at a house in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe accused's address is 1 Palace Crescent, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe charged offences are dated July 7, 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeBarbara Szczerba was charged with possession of drugs and possession of drugs for sale or supply. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtBarbara Szczerba appeared before a recent sitting of Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to February 13, 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant admitted that the white substance found upstairs in the house was amphetamines. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherSergeant Enda Daly said the amphetamines weighed 164.82 grams and were valued at €2,500. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Dec2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford house search resulted in drugs valued at €2,500 being seized

    Reports the search warrant seizure at the house, the charges and the adjournment date. The article gives the charge date as July 7, 2022.

    accused, Barbara Szczerba, named, non-irish (judged from name)Barbara Szczerba