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

Man pleads guilty to possession of cannabis for sale and supply in Newcastle West

Maciej Pieterzyk, 29, of Newcastle West, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale and supply after gardai searched him under warrant as he exited a Bus Éireann bus at South Quay, Newcastle West, on 13 July 2022. Judge Carol Anne Coolican adjourned the case until May 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

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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