Case No. 22286Drugs offence (possession of suspected cocaine); motoring offence (driving without insurance or licence); drugs offence (possession of cannabis) · Co. Kildare · 19 Feb 2021

Man from Suncroft remanded on bail over cocaine and motoring offences at Naas District Court

Damian Szatkowski, 36, of Suncroft, The Curragh, appeared at Naas District Court on 2 February 2023, where he was accused of possessing suspected cocaine worth around €5,000 found on his person in Newbridge in February 2021, and of driving without insurance or a licence in November 2022. Judge Michéle Finan remanded him on continuing bail until 22 June 2023 pending DPP directions.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court21 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe suspected cocaine haul was worth around €5,000 (kildarenow.com)
  • whatHe was found with an unknown amount of cannabis on 24 November 2022 (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe cocaine was found on 19 February 2021 (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was also accused of driving without insurance or a driving licence on the Dublin Road on 24 November 2022 (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on 2 February 2023 (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge remanded the defendant on continuing bail until 22 June 2023 (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe remand was to allow time for directions to be instructed from the DPP (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Feb2023
    Suspected €5K cocaine haul belonged to Suncroft resident, Kildare gardaí allege

    Court appearance at Naas District Court; defendant remanded on continuing bail until 22 June 2023 to allow time for DPP directions to be instructed.

    accused, Damian Szatkowksi, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Damian Szatkowksi