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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18569Drug possession for sale or supply · Co. Kilkenny · 10 Nov 2023

Man in court over €40,000 cannabis seizure in Kilkenny

Shabah Buzi, a man whose age is not given, is accused of having about €40,000 worth of cannabis for sale or supply in Ballyragget, County Kilkenny. The alleged offences took place at Parksgrove on November 10, 2023, and at Patrick Street on November 11, 2023, and he is also accused of an offence under section 12 of the Immigration Act. His first court appearance was reported on January 19, 2024, when the case was adjourned. The latest development is that the matter was adjourned to April 15 for DPP's directions, and he remains on High Court Bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • A man is accused of having about €40,000 worth of cannabis for sale or supply to others.
  • The defendant is named as Shabah Buzi, a man whose age is not given.
Where
  • The first alleged offence is said to have happened at Parksgrove, Ballyragget, County Kilkenny.
  • The second alleged offence is said to have happened at Patrick Street, Ballyragget.
When
  • The alleged offence at Parksgrove took place on November 10, 2023.
  • The alleged offence at Patrick Street took place on November 11, 2023.
Charges
  • He is accused of having drugs for personal use and for sale and supply to others at both locations.
  • He is also accused of an offence contrary to section 12(1)(a) and (2) of the Immigration Act.
In court
  • Sergeant Morgan O'Connor told the court the alleged drugs were worth approximately €40,000.
  • His first court appearance was reported on January 19, 2024, and the case was adjourned.
  • The matter was adjourned to April 15 for DPP's directions.
Other details
  • The defendant is on High Court Bail.
  • The article gives the defendant's address as Hennessy's Road, Waterford.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man accused of possessing about €40,000 worth of cannabis for sale or supply had his case adjourned. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe offence is alleged to have happened at Parksgrove, Ballyragget. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence at Parksgrove took place on November 10, 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant is accused of having drugs for personal use and for sale and supply at Patrick Street, Ballyragget, on November 11, 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant is also accused of an offence under section 12 of the Immigration Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtA sergeant told the court the alleged drugs were worth approximately €40,000. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to April 15 for DPP's directions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is on High Court Bail. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jan2024
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man in court over €40,000 cannabis seizure in Kilkenny

    Reports the first court appearance of Shabah Buzi, who is accused of drug offences and an Immigration Act offence. The case was adjourned and the defendant is on High Court Bail.

    accused, Shabah Buzi, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Shabah Buzi