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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9868Possession of cannabis and possession for sale or supply · Co. Donegal · 31 May 2024

Man charged over cannabis worth €2,120 found at Donegal home

Shaun Doherty, a 31-year-old man, was charged after gardaí searched his home and found cannabis valued at €2,120. The offence is dated May 31, 2024, at his home address in east Donegal. His case came before Letterkenny District Court, where the DPP directed that it be dealt with at district court level and the judge accepted jurisdiction. The latest development is that the case was adjourned until July 20 for Doherty to indicate his position, and legal aid was granted to his solicitor.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 31-year-old man from east Donegal has been charged after being caught with over €2,000 worth of drugs.
Where
The offence took place at his home address.
When
The offence is dated May 31, 2024.
Investigation
Gardaí found the cannabis when they searched his home.
Charges
  • He is charged with possession of cannabis for the purpose of sale or supply, contrary to section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
  • He is also charged with possession of cannabis.
Other details
  • Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court the drugs were valued at €2,120.
  • Legal aid was granted to his solicitor.
In court
  • The case was before Letterkenny District Court, as reported on April 30, 2026.
  • The DPP directed that the matter be dealt with at district court level, and the judge accepted jurisdiction.
  • The case was adjourned until July 20 for Doherty to indicate his position.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn east Donegal man has been charged after being caught with over €2,000 worth of drugs. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at his home address. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe offence is dated May 31, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí found the cannabis when they searched the man's home. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with possessing cannabis. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the matter be dealt with at district court level. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until July 20 for Doherty to indicate his position. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe drugs were valued at €2,120. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to his solicitor. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Apr2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    East Donegal man charged over €2k cannabis stash

    First report of the charges against Shaun Doherty, who appeared before Letterkenny District Court. The article gives the drug value, the district court referral and the adjournment date.

    accused, Shaun Doherty, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shaun Doherty