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Case No. 17215Drug possession · Co. Limerick · 13 Jun 2020

Man pleads guilty to possession of drugs in Limerick Prison

Martin Treacy (31), a man with an address in Garryowen, Limerick City, was found in possession of illegal drugs at Limerick Prison on dates including June 13 and 14, 2020. At an arraignment before the Circuit Criminal Court at Mulgrave Street, Limerick, he pleaded guilty to one count of possession of drugs including alprazolam, also known as Xanax, as first reported on May 17, 2024. The judge granted an application for a probation report before sentencing. He was remanded on continuing bail, and sentencing is set for July 23.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted17 May
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Other details
  • The suspect is Martin Treacy, a man aged 31 with an address in Garryowen, Limerick City.
  • The case was first reported by the Limerick Post on May 17, 2024.
What happened
He was found in possession of illegal drugs, including alprazolam (Xanax).
Where
The offence occurred at Limerick Prison.
When
The offence occurred on dates including and between June 13 and 14, 2020.
Charges
  • He pleaded guilty to one count of possession of drugs under Section 15C of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
  • The offence carries a maximum of a fine of up to €3,000 or 12 months in jail, or both, on summary conviction, or a maximum of 10 years on conviction on indictment.
In court
  • He pleaded guilty at an arraignment hearing before the Circuit Criminal Court at the Mulgrave Street courts complex, Limerick, and spoke only to confirm the plea.
  • His barrister, Liam Carroll, said he had a history of addiction and had undergone treatment.
  • The judge granted an application for a probation report before sentencing.
Sentence
He was remanded on continuing bail for sentencing on July 23.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereA man was found in possession of illegal drugs at Limerick Prison. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred at Limerick Prison on dates including June 13 and 14, 2020. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to one count of possession of drugs including alprazolam. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtHe spoke only to confirm his guilty plea at an arraignment hearing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtHis barrister said he had a history of addiction and had undergone treatment. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted an application for a probation report before sentencing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceHe was remanded on continuing bail for sentencing on July 23. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 May2024
    Convictedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Man pleads guilty to possession of drugs in Limerick Prison

    First report of this case. Reports the guilty plea at the Circuit Criminal Court, the drug named as alprazolam (Xanax), the offence dates, the probation report order, and sentencing set for July 23.

    convicted, Martin Treacy, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Treacy