Ireland Man pleads guilty to drug possession for sale or supply at Longford District Court
Gardaí stopped a silver BMW at 1.30pm in County Longford after a notification that it had no insurance or tax, and reported finding drugs worth over €3,500 linked to the offence of August 26, 2024. Selman Momoh, a 45-year-old man, was found with €1,400 of cocaine and €150 of cannabis herb in the car, and €2,000 of cannabis herb was found in a search of his property under warrant on November 8, 2024. He pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to possession of cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply, a plea reported on June 26, 2025. The judge requested a probation report and a community service assessment, and the case was adjourned until October 7, 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Selman Momoh, a 45-year-old man, was found with drugs valued at over €3,500.
- €1,400 worth of cocaine and €150 worth of cannabis herb were found in a car.
- A bag of cannabis herb valued at €100 and cocaine valued at €20 were found in that search.
- Cannabis herb valued at €2,000 was found in a search of his property under warrant.
- Where
- The case arose in County Longford.
- When
- The offence took place on August 26, 2024.
- Gardaí searched his property under warrant on November 8, 2024.
- Investigation
- Gardaí stopped a silver BMW at 1.30pm after a notification that it had no insurance or tax.
- Charges
- He pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply.
- In court
- He pleaded guilty at Longford District Court.
- The judge requested a probation report and a community service assessment.
- The case was adjourned until October 7, 2025.
- Other details
- He admitted having no insurance policy and did not produce the documents.
- He said he bought the cocaine to give to friends at a party, while the defence said the drugs were for his own use.
- He had 21 previous convictions.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHe was caught with drugs valued at over €3,500. (longfordleader.ie)
- what€1,400 worth of cocaine and €150 worth of cannabis herb was found in the car. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA bag of cannabis herb valued at €100 and cocaine valued at €20 was found in that search. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offence was on August 26, 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenGardaí searched his property under warrant on November 8, 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí stopped a silver BMW at 1.30pm after a notification that it had no insurance or tax. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationCannabis herb valued at €2,000 was found during a search of his property under warrant. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to being in possession of cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtSelman Momoh pleaded guilty at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge requested a probation report and a community service assessment. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned until October 7, 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe admitted having no insurance policy and did not produce the documents. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defendant said he bought the cocaine to give to friends at a party. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defence said the drugs were for his own use. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe had 21 previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
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Adds the guilty plea, the drug quantities found in a car and a later house search, the defendant's stated reasons, and the adjournment for a probation report.
accused, Selman Momoh, 45, male, namedSelman Momoh