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Case No. 22706Drugs offence (possession of cannabis) · Co. Donegal · 17 Feb 2022

Man convicted of cannabis possession after suspicious exchange in Letterkenny

Alex McDermott, 20, was convicted at Letterkenny District Court of possessing cannabis valued at €560 after Gardaí observed a suspicious bag exchange on Castle Street, Letterkenny, on 17 February 2022. He was fined €250 with six months to pay.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Jan
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí observed a bag being handed over in a manner that aroused their suspicion. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatAlex McDermott was stopped and searched by Gardaí. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatCannabis valued at €560 was found on McDermott. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcDermott told Gardaí the drugs were for his own use. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcDermott is a 20-year-old with an address at Carrygawley, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcDermott was fully co-operative when arrested according to Sergeant Jim Collins. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcDermott has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcDermott is a 20-year-old apprentice welder. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcDermott's solicitor said the value of the cannabis was €270. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe suspicious exchange took place at Castle Street, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí officers were on patrol on 17 February 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationSubsequent analysis confirmed the substance was cannabis. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Éiteáin Cunningham convicted McDermott and fined him €250, allowing six months to pay. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jan2023
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Man found with over €500 of cannabis after Gardai see 'suspicious transaction'

    Reports the conviction and sentencing of Alex McDermott for cannabis possession following a suspicious exchange observed by Gardaí on patrol.

    convicted, Alex McDermott, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alex McDermott