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Case No. 13866Drug offence (having drugs for sale or supply) · Co. Donegal · 8 Jun 2023

Man fined after drugs worth over €2,000 found in Letterkenny

On 8 June 2023 at about 10.35pm, gardaí observed Gianni Lemienpop, a 24-year-old man, on a footpath at Manor View Park in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, and saw him holding a small bag of white powder in his clenched fist. He was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station, where a search warrant was executed and drugs with a street value of €2,170 were found. He was charged with having drugs for sale or supply. Reported on 29 April 2025, he was convicted at Letterkenny District Court and fined €850 by Judge Cunningham, with six months to pay.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí saw Gianni Lemienpop holding a small bag of white powder in his clenched fist.
Where
The incident took place on a footpath at Manor View Park, Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
When
Gardaí observed him at about 10.35pm on 8 June 2023.
Other details
  • Gardaí said he had been acting suspiciously before he was arrested.
  • Gardaí said he was fully cooperative and compliant.
  • He had previous convictions for criminal damage and obstruction, but none under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Investigation
  • He was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station on Newline Road, where a search warrant was executed.
  • Drugs with a street value of €2,170 were found.
Charges
He was charged with having drugs for sale or supply.
In court
He was convicted at Letterkenny District Court, as reported on 29 April 2025.
Sentence
Judge Cunningham fined him €850 and gave him six months to pay.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí saw him holding a small bag of white powder in his clenched fist. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereGardaí observed him on a footpath at Manor View Park, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí observed him at about 10.35pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station, where a search warrant was executed. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationDrugs with a street value of €2,170 were found. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeCharged with having drugs for sale or supply. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was convicted and fined at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Cunningham fined him €850 and gave him six months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí said he was fully cooperative and compliant. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHe had previous convictions for criminal damage and obstruction, but none under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Apr2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Man caught with over €2,000 worth of drugs in Letterkenny appears in court

    Reports the court outcome: conviction, €850 fine with six months to pay, and the drugs' street value of €2,170.

    convicted, Gianni Lemienpop, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gianni Lemienpop