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Case No. 30262Possession of drugs (amphetamine, ecstasy); driving without valid insurance; driving without valid licence; disqualified driving; driving under the influence · Co. Cork · 29 Aug 2021

Man charged over drugs and driving offences in Fermoy, County Cork

On Sunday 29 August 2021, Fermoy gardaí on patrol in a rural location in County Cork noticed cars acting suspiciously and seized an uninsured car with no tax from a disqualified male driver. A man was arrested for being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, and a search of the car found suspected amphetamine and ecstasy, which was sent for analysis. The man was subsequently charged with driving without insurance or a driving licence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged30 Aug
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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When
On Sunday 29 August 2021, Fermoy gardaí were patrolling a rural location.
Where
The incident took place in a rural location in County Cork.
What happened
  • Gardaí noticed some cars acting suspiciously.
  • Gardaí seized a car that was uninsured and had no tax from a disqualified male driver.
  • A search of the car revealed a quantity of suspected amphetamine and ecstasy.
Investigation
The suspected drugs and samples taken at the station will be sent for analysis.
Charges
  • The driver was arrested for being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
  • He was subsequently charged with driving without insurance or a driving licence.
Other details
Gardaí provided information on addiction services in Fermoy, Mitchelstown and surrounding areas.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí noticed some cars acting suspiciously (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatThe car was uninsured and had no tax (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatThe driver was disqualified (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatA search of the car revealed a quantity of suspected amphetamine and ecstasy (corkbeo.ie)
  • whenFermoy Gardaí were patrolling a rural location on Sunday morning (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationThe suspected drugs will be sent for analysis (corkbeo.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested for being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (corkbeo.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with driving without insurance or a driving licence (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherGardaí provided information on addiction services in Fermoy, Mitchelstown and surrounding areas (corkbeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Aug2021
    Chargedcorkbeo.ie, first report
    Gardai offer advice on addiction services following drugs seizure in county Cork

    Gardaí offered information on addiction services in Fermoy, Mitchelstown and surrounding areas following the seizure.

    suspect, male