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Case No. 19049Drug possession for sale or supply · Co. Kildare · 9 Jun 2023

Man remanded on bail over suspected €8,000 cannabis haul in North Kildare

Gardaí allege that Justin Cooney, a 31-year-old man, stored suspected cannabis worth an estimated €8,000 at Heritage House in North Kildare on 9 June 2023. Gardaí alleged the suspected drugs were held for sale or supply. Mr Cooney appeared at Naas District Court on 23 November 2023, where the judge remanded him on continuing bail and marked the case peremptory against the State. The latest development is that DPP directions and a certificate of analysis are expected at the next court date on 2 May 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí alleged that a man stored suspected cannabis in a North Kildare property.
Where
The suspected cannabis was allegedly stored at Heritage House in North Kildare, and the accused's address is given as 21 Heritage House, Manor Mills, Maynooth.
When
The alleged storage took place on 9 June 2023.
Other details
  • The accused is Justin Cooney, a 31-year-old man.
  • Gardaí estimated the value of the suspected haul at €8,000.
Charges
Gardaí alleged that Mr Cooney had the suspected drugs for the purpose of sale or supply.
Investigation
A certificate of analysis was required for the suspected haul.
In court
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court on 23 November 2023 before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
  • The judge remanded Mr Cooney on continuing bail until 2 May 2024 and marked the case peremptory against the State.
  • DPP directions and a certificate of analysis are expected on 2 May 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged storage took place at a North Kildare property. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe suspected cannabis was stored in Heritage House. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged storage took place on June 9. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA certificate of analysis was required for the suspected haul. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeGardaí alleged the suspected drugs were held for sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard in Naas District Court on Thursday, November 23. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge remanded Mr Cooney on continuing bail until 2 May 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDPP directions and a certificate of analysis are expected on 2 May 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge marked the case peremptory against the State. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí estimated the value of the suspected haul at €8,000. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 24 Nov2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí allege that suspected €8,000 cannabis haul was found in North Kildare

    First report of this case. It names the accused, gives his address as 21 Heritage House, Manor Mills, Maynooth, and states the court appearance on 23 November, the estimated €8,000 value, the bail remand, and the expected DPP directions and certificate of analysis.

    accused, Justin Cooney, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Justin Cooney