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Case No. 17578Possession of cocaine · Co. Kildare · 13 Sep 2019

Man sent for trial over alleged cocaine possession in Kildare

Patrick Doran, 41, was found with cocaine worth over €5,000 at Cloncumber, Ballyteague, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare, in an alleged incident on 13 September 2019. Gardaí searched the premises under a warrant and found the drug along with drug paraphernalia. Doran was charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply, and on 17 April 2024 Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward for trial at Naas Circuit Court after a hearing at Naas District Court. The latest reported development is that referral for trial, and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was found with cocaine worth over €5,000.
Where
The alleged possession took place at Cloncumber, Ballyteague, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare.
When
The alleged possession took place on 13 September 2019.
Investigation
  • Gardaí carried out a search under a warrant and found the drug along with drug paraphernalia.
  • Sgt Mary Meade told Naas District Court about the search.
Charges
Patrick Doran, 41, was charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply.
In court
Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward for trial at Naas Circuit Court.
Other details
The defendant was told that any alibi must be disclosed to the prosecution in advance.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was found with cocaine worth over €5,000. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe cocaine was found at Cloncumber, Ballyteague, Kilmeague. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged possession was on 13 September 2019. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA search was carried out under a warrant and the drug was found with drug paraphernalia. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe faces a claim of having the drug for sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was sent forward for trial at Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant was told that any alibi must be disclosed to the prosecution in advance. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Apr2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí say man was found with €5,000 worth of cocaine

    First report of the case: Patrick Doran, 41, is charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply and the case was sent for trial at Naas Circuit Court. The article gives the search details, the alleged date of the offence and a warning about alibi evidence.

    accused, Patrick Doran, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Doran