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Case No. 30597Possession of drugs (cocaine) · Co. Limerick · 25 Feb 2021

Man sentenced for cocaine possession in Limerick

On 25 February 2021, gardaí were called to a locked vehicle blocking a farm gate in Doon, Limerick, which had no tax disc and was seized. A bag of cocaine, valued at €100, was found on the driver's seat. Thomas Hanrahan, 29, of Newcastle West, pleaded guilty to possession of drugs at Kilmallock Court in July 2021. He was fined €500 and his application for free legal aid was refused by Judge Patricia Harney.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Thomas Hanrahan, 29, of Newcastle West, pleaded guilty to possession of drugs.
  • A bag of cocaine was found on the driver's seat of a locked vehicle with no tax disc that was seized.
When
Gardaí were called to a vehicle blocking a farm gate in Doon on 25 February 2021.
Where
The incident occurred in Doon, Limerick.
Other details
  • The cocaine was valued at €100.
  • Hanrahan admitted having the drugs and said it fell out of his pocket.
  • His defence counsel described it as a one-off event and said he bought the cocaine on a previous night.
In court
The case was heard at Kilmallock Court.
Sentence
Hanrahan was fined €500 and his free legal aid application was refused by Judge Patricia Harney.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThomas Hanrahan, 29, of Newcastle West, pleaded guilty to possession of drugs. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle was locked, had no tax disc, and was seized. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHanrahan admitted having the drugs and said it fell out of his pocket. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí were called to a vehicle blocking a farm gate in Doon on 25 February 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe cocaine was valued at €100. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHanrahan's defence counsel described it as a one-off event and said he bought the cocaine on a previous night. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jul2021
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Cocaine 'fell out' of man’s pocket - Limerick court hears

    Court hearing at Kilmallock Court where the defendant pleaded guilty, was fined €500, and had his free legal aid application refused by Judge Patricia Harney.

    convicted, Thomas Hanrahan, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Hanrahan