Ireland Lucan man charged over alleged drone delivery of heroin to Cloverhill Prison
Karl Widdess, 44, of Mountbellew Way, Lucan, Co Dublin, was arrested over an alleged drone delivery of heroin into Cloverhill Prison on February 12, 2024. Gardaí alleged that €181,995 and £400 sterling were found at his home after a search under warrant. He was charged at Lucan Garda Station on February 23 with a money-laundering offence, unlawful possession of heroin, and having drugs worth €1,400 in the vicinity of a prison. On Saturday he appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court, where he was held in custody with consent to €2,000 bail under strict conditions, and he was remanded to appear again at Cloverhill District Court on Friday.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Karl Widdess, 44, was arrested over an alleged drone delivery of heroin into Cloverhill Prison.
- Where
- Widdess is of Mountbellew Way, Lucan, Co Dublin.
- When
- The alleged heroin offences are dated February 12, 2024.
- Investigation
- Gardaí obtained a warrant to search Widdess's home.
- Gardaí alleged that €181,995 and £400 sterling were found at his home.
- Gardaí alleged that Widdess supplied heroin into Cloverhill Prison using a drone.
- The garda said the accused made partial admissions.
- Charges
- Widdess was charged with a money-laundering offence on February 23.
- He was charged with unlawful possession of heroin and having drugs worth €1,400 in the vicinity of a prison, dated February 12.
- He made no reply when charged at Lucan Garda Station on the Friday night.
- In court
- He appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on Saturday.
- He was held in custody with consent to €2,000 bail and strict conditions on release, and the judge said she was satisfied she could release him with conditions.
- He was remanded to appear again at Cloverhill District Court on Friday.
- Other details
- Legal aid was granted.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatKarl Widdess, 44, was arrested for allegedly using a drone to deliver heroin into Cloverhill Prison. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereWiddess is of Mountbellew Way, Lucan, Co Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenHe was charged with a money-laundering offence on February 23. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí obtained a warrant to search his home. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí alleged that €181,995 and £400 sterling were uncovered at his home. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe garda said the accused made partial admissions. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí alleged the accused had supplied heroin into Cloverhill Prison using a drone. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with unlawful possession of heroin and having drugs worth €1,400 in the vicinity of a prison on February 12. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on Saturday. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe was held in custody with consent to €2,000 bail. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge said she was satisfied she could release him with conditions. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe was remanded to appear again at Cloverhill District Court on Friday. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherLegal aid was granted. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Feb2024Grandad in 'prison drone drugs bust' allegedly had €181,000 in crime proceeds
Reports the bail hearing at Dublin District Court, the drone allegation against Widdess, the seized cash and the bail conditions set by Judge Treasa Kelly.
accused, Karl Widdess, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Karl Widdess