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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29710Possession of drugs (cocaine, cannabis); drug trafficking (sale or supply) · Co. Galway

Man sent for trial over cocaine and cannabis charges in Galway

Shane Ruane, 34, of Moyvilla, Oranmore, was charged with possession of cocaine worth €13,000 or more with intent to sell or supply under Section 15A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, and with possession with intent to sell or supply cocaine and cannabis under Section 15. He appeared before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court in October 2021, where Garda Sheena Gill served the Book of Evidence. The DPP consented for the case to proceed to Galway Circuit Court, and Judge Fahy ordered it returned for trial with an alibi warning. Free legal aid was granted, including certification for senior counsel.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Shane Ruane, 34, of Moyvilla, Oranmore, was charged with possession of cocaine worth €13,000 or more with intent to sell or supply under Section 15A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
  • Ruane was also charged with possession with intent to sell or supply cocaine and cannabis under Section 15 of the same act.
Where
The case was heard at Galway District Court.
When
The court appearance took place in October 2021.
Investigation
Garda Sheena Gill served the Book of Evidence on the accused.
In court
  • The DPP consented for the case to proceed to the next sitting of Galway Circuit Court for criminal business.
  • Judge Mary Fahy ordered the case returned for trial and gave Ruane the alibi warning.
  • Free legal aid was granted for solicitor Sean Acton and a junior counsel, and senior counsel was certified.
Other details
Section 15A can carry a sentence of 10 years in prison.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • investigationGarda Sheena Gill served the Book of Evidence on the accused that morning. (galwaydaily.com)
  • chargeShane Ruane was charged with possession of cocaine worth €13,000 or more with intent to sell or supply under Section 15A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. (galwaydaily.com)
  • chargeRuane was also charged with possession with intent to sell or supply cocaine and cannabis under Section 15 of the same act. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtRuane appeared before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtThe DPP consented for the case to go to the next sitting of Galway Circuit Court for criminal business. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtJudge Fahy ordered the case returned for trial and gave Ruane the alibi warning. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtFree legal aid was granted for solicitor Sean Acton and a junior counsel, and senior counsel was certified. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherSection 15A can carry a sentence of 10 years in prison. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Oct2021
    In courtgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Man charged over €13,000 worth of cocaine sent for trial - Galway Daily

    Reports the court appearance at which Ruane was sent forward for trial, details the charges under Sections 15A and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, the alibi warning, and the granting of free legal aid including senior counsel.

    accused, Shane Ruane, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Ruane