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Case No. 21284Possession of amphetamines · Co. Tipperary · 30 Apr 2022

Man pleads to amphetamine possession found in car at Roscrea

On 30 April 2022, a motorist stopped by gardaí was found with amphetamines in the glove compartment of a car at Couraganeen, Roscrea, County Tipperary. The drug had a street value of €20. John O'Donovan of Toomevara pleaded to possession at Nenagh District Court, where his solicitor said the drug was for personal use and that he had developed an addiction around that period. The judge said she would strike out the charge if the payment was made, and the court report was published on 6 May 2023 with the conditional order to pay €200 to the poor box as the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A motorist stopped by gardaí was found to be in possession of amphetamines.
  • The drug had a street value of €20 and was found in the car's glove compartment.
Where
The possession took place at Couraganeen, Roscrea, County Tipperary.
When
The possession took place on 30 April 2022.
Other details
  • The suspect is John O'Donovan of Toomevara.
  • The drug was said to be for Mr O'Donovan's own personal use.
  • The defence said the accused had developed an addiction around that period.
  • The court heard he had two previous convictions for similar offences, and the judge said this was his third conviction, with only a gap of a few months since the last.
Charges
John O'Donovan pleaded to possession of amphetamines.
In court
The case was heard at Nenagh District Court.
Sentence
The judge said she would strike out the charge if the payment was made, and the article reports a conditional order to pay €200 to the poor box.
Investigation
The court report was published on 6 May 2023, although the article record is dated 3 May 2023.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorist stopped by gardaí was found to be in possession of amphetamines. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe drug had a street value of €20 and was found in the car's glove compartment. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe possession happened at Couraganeen, Roscrea. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe possession happened on 30 April 2022. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeJohn O’Donovan pleaded to possession of the drug. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Nenagh District Court. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said she would strike out the charge if the payment was made. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe drug was said to be for Mr O’Donovan's own personal use. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the accused had developed an addiction around that period. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe court heard he had two previous convictions for similar offences. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe judge said this was his third conviction and it came with only a gap of a few months. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 May2023
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary driver stopped by gardaí was found with amphetamines in glove compartment

    Court report on a guilty plea at Nenagh District Court. Covers the drug's street value, personal-use submission, previous convictions and the judge's conditional order to pay €200 to the poor box.

    accused, John O'Donovan, male, named, irish (judged from name)John O'Donovan