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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21899Possession of drugs for sale and supply (cannabis) · Co. Limerick · 13 Jul 2022

Man pleads guilty to cannabis sale and supply in Limerick

Maciej Pieterzyk, a 29-year-old man from Newcastle West, was searched under warrant by gardai on 13 July 2022 as he exited a Bus Éireann bus at South Quay, where cannabis valued at €1,024 was found in his bag. He pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale and supply in March 2023, telling the court he had purchased the cannabis for €500 in Limerick city to supply to friends as a group contribution. Judge Carol Anne Coolican adjourned the case until May 2023 for a pre-sanctioned report from the Probation Service.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Maciej Pieterzyk pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale and supply.
  • Cannabis valued at €1,024 was found in his bag.
  • He said he purchased the cannabis for €500 in Limerick city and was supplying it to friends as a group contribution.
Where
The search took place as he exited a Bus Éireann bus at South Quay, Newcastle West.
When
Gardai searched the defendant under warrant on 13 July 2022.
In court
Judge Carol Anne Coolican sought a pre-sanctioned report from the Probation Service and adjourned the case until May 2023.
Other details
  • He has a previous conviction for possession of drugs.
  • He is seeing a counsellor in Limerick for his cannabis problem.
  • He had a bad motorbike accident and used cannabis for stress, anxiety and pain.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMaciej Pieterzyk pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale and supply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatOver €1,000 worth of drugs was found in his possession. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA quantity of cannabis was found in his bag. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe made full admission to having cannabis for sale or supply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe cannabis was valued at €1,024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe said he purchased the cannabis for €500 in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe was supplying the cannabis to friends as a group contribution. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe search took place as he exited a Bus Éireann bus at South Quay, Newcastle West. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGardai searched the defendant under warrant on 13 July 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Carol Anne Coolican sought a pre-sanctioned report from the Probation Service and adjourned the case until May. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe has a previous conviction for possession of drugs. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe is seeing a counsellor in Limerick for his cannabis problem. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe had a very bad accident on a motorbike. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe used cannabis for stress, anxiety and pain. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2023
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man found with drugs on Limerick bus

    Plea of guilty recorded; case adjourned for pre-sanctioned report from the Probation Service.

    accused, Maciej Pieterzyk, 29, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Maciej Pieterzyk