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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17748Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Kildare

Man in court over alleged €2m cocaine find in Carbury, Kildare

A 43-year-old man, Slawomir Wojtyniak, is prosecuted over an alleged €2m cocaine find at Ballynamullagh, Carbury, Kildare, on July 15. He faces a charge of having drugs for sale or supply and an additional allegation of possessing drugs worth €13,000 or more. At a Naas District Court appearance reported on March 28, 2024, before Judge Desmond Zaidan, the solicitor said there was consent to bail of a €4,000 cash lodgement and a €2,000 surety. The latest development is that he remains on bail with conditions and was remanded to appear again on April 17 for preparation of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Slawomir Wojtyniak, 43, is prosecuted for having drugs for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Ballynamullagh, Carbury, on the Kildare/Meath border.
When
The alleged offence was on July 15.
Charges
He faces an additional allegation of possessing drugs worth €13,000 or more on that occasion.
Investigation
Evidence of his arrest was previously given by Detective Garda O'Neill.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan and reported on March 28, 2024.
  • The court heard that €2m worth of drugs was transported to the address and transferred to another vehicle.
  • The solicitor said there was consent to bail of a €4,000 cash lodgement and a €2,000 surety.
  • The accused remains on bail with conditions.
  • He was remanded to appear again on April 17 for preparation of a book of evidence.
Other details
  • It is alleged the drugs came from outside the jurisdiction.
  • His address was given in court as 7 The Oaks, Lakepoint, Mullingar.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is prosecuted for having drugs for sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged cocaine find was on the Kildare/Meath border. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence was at Ballynamullagh, Carbury. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence was on July 15. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationEvidence of the arrest was previously given by Det Gda O’Neill. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe faces an additional allegation of possessing drugs worth €13,000 or more. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA Naas District Court heard that €2m worth of drugs was transported to the address and transferred to another vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe solicitor said there was consent to bail of a €4,000 cash lodgement and a €2,000 surety. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused remains on bail with conditions and was remanded to appear again on April 17 for the preparation of a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe drugs were said to have come from outside the jurisdiction. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man in court over €2m cocaine find

    First court appearance report. Gives the accused's name, age and address, the alleged date and place, the additional possession charge, the alleged origin of the drugs, and the bail terms and next court date.

    accused, Slawomir Wojtyniak, 43, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Slawomir Wojtyniak