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Case No. 16345Possession of drugs · Co. Limerick · 11 Jun 2021

Man fined €200 for cannabis found outside Henry Street garda station, Limerick

On 11 June 2021, gardaí from Henry Street garda station in Limerick observed Kevin Burke, then 16, outside the station's front door and found €75 worth of cannabis in his pocket. Mr Burke was charged with possession of drugs and appeared before Kilmallock District Court. He was already serving a three-year custodial sentence for a Section 3 assault offence. Reported on 8 August 2024, the District Court fined him €200 with two days in default.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Aug
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí suspected Kevin Burke had drugs in his possession, and €75 worth of cannabis was found in his pocket.
Where
Gardaí from Henry Street garda station observed Mr Burke outside the front door of the station in Limerick.
When
  • The incident took place on 11 June 2021.
  • The sentence was reported on 8 August 2024.
Other details
  • Mr Burke was 16 years old at the time of the incident.
  • Mr Burke was already serving a three-year custodial sentence for a Section 3 assault offence.
  • The court heard that Mr Burke has 19 previous convictions.
Investigation
Gardaí saw Mr Burke standing at the front door waiting for someone with a cigarette in his hand.
Charges
Mr Burke was charged with possession of drugs.
In court
  • He appeared before Kilmallock District Court in relation to the incident.
  • Judge Patricia Harney said that anybody who goes to a garda station with illicit drugs, she did not know who the joke was on.
  • The defence solicitor said Mr Burke was a recreational drug user who was self-medicating.
Sentence
Mr Burke was fined €200 with two days in default.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí suspected Mr Burke had drugs in his possession, and €75 worth of cannabis was found in his pocket. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí from Henry Street garda station observed Mr Burke outside the station's front door. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on June 11, 2021, when Mr Burke was 16. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Harney said that anybody who goes to a garda station with illicit drugs, she did not know who the joke was on. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMr Burke was already serving a three-year custodial sentence for a Section 3 assault offence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe court heard that Mr Burke has 19 previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said Mr Burke was a recreational drug user who was self-medicating. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Aug2024
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'Anybody who goes to a garda station with drugs - I don’t know who the joke is on' - Limerick judge

    Reports the District Court outcome (€200 fine with two days in default), the judge's remarks, the defence's account and Mr Burke's previous convictions. Gives the incident date as 11 June 2021.

    convicted, Kevin Burke, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Burke