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Case No. 18670Possession of cannabis; possession for sale or supply · Co. Offaly · 4 Nov 2023

Man in custody over suspected cannabis find at Clara premises

Suspected cannabis was found on 4 November 2023 at the Good Days premises on River Street, Clara, County Offaly. Hai Huy Tran, a 52-year-old man with an address on River Street, Clara, has been in custody since 6 November 2023 and is charged with possessing cannabis and accused of possessing it for sale or supply. On 10 January 2024 he appeared by video link before Tullamore District Court, where the case was adjourned to 7 February and then to 6 March, when a bail application may be considered. The judge said the case is likely to go to the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court, which begins on 19 March.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Where
The suspected cannabis was found at the Good Days premises on River Street, Clara, County Offaly.
When
  • The suspected cannabis was discovered on 4 November 2023.
  • Mr Tran has been in custody since 6 November 2023.
Other details
  • Hai Huy Tran is a 52-year-old man with an address on River Street, Clara.
  • The proceedings were translated for Mr Tran by an interpreter.
Charges
  • Mr Tran is charged with possessing cannabis.
  • Mr Tran is accused of possessing the drug for sale or supply to others.
Investigation
Gardaí are awaiting the results of analysis of the suspected drugs seizure, with Sergeant Brendan Kearns telling the court he was waiting for a certificate of analysis.
In court
  • Mr Tran appeared before Tullamore District Court by video link on 10 January 2024, before Judge Andrew Cody.
  • The judge ordered Mr Tran to return to court on 7 February, before another appearance on 6 March.
  • The judge said he would consider a bail application on 6 March if one came before the court.
  • The adjournment was made peremptory against the State.
  • Mr Tran is likely to be sent to the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court, which begins on 19 March.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe suspected cannabis was found at the Good Days premises on River Street, Clara. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe discovery of the suspected cannabis was on 4 November. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenMr Tran has been in custody since 6 November. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are awaiting the results of analysis of the suspected drugs seizure. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMr Tran is charged with possessing cannabis. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMr Tran is accused of possessing the drug for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtMr Tran appeared before Tullamore District Court by video link. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered Mr Tran to return to court on 7 February before another appearance on 6 March. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said he would consider a bail application on 6 March if one came before the court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe adjournment was made peremptory against the state. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtMr Tran is likely to be sent to the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court, which begins on 19 March. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe proceedings were translated for Mr Tran by a Vietnamese interpreter. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jan2024
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Results of analysis awaited after Offaly suspected drugs find

    Court report on Tullamore District Court appearance; the accused has been in custody since 6 November 2023 and the case was adjourned, with a bail application possible on 6 March 2024.

    accused, Hai Huy Tran, 52, male, namedHai Huy Tran