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Case No. 15209Drug offences (crack cocaine) · Co. Kildare · 25 Oct 2023

Man sent forward for trial over crack cocaine found in Newbridge apartment

Crack cocaine, cash and weighing scales were allegedly found at Apartment 1, Rowanville, Newbridge, County Kildare, on 25 October 2023. Eoin Poole, a 31-year-old man, is being prosecuted over the alleged offence. At Naas District Court, reported on 13 December 2024, Sgt Mary Meade said the crack cocaine was reported to be worth €1,200 and the cash €2,300. Judge Desmond Zaidan sent Poole forward for trial to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Court, and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Crack cocaine, cash and weighing scales were allegedly found.
  • The crack cocaine was reported to be worth €1,200, and cash worth €2,300 was discovered.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Apartment 1, Rowanville, Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The alleged offence date was 25 October 2023.
Other details
The suspect is Eoin Poole, a 31-year-old man, whose address was given as Lourdesville, Kildare.
Charges
Eoin Poole is being prosecuted over the alleged offence.
In court
  • Eoin Poole came before Naas District Court, as reported on 13 December 2024.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan sent Eoin Poole forward for trial to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Court.
  • The judge advised that if an alibi forms part of the defence, the defendant must inform the prosecuting authorities in advance.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCrack cocaine, cash and weighing scales were allegedly found. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe crack cocaine was reported to be worth €1,200. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatCash worth €2,300 was discovered. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Apartment 1, Rowanville, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence date was 25 October 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe defendant is being prosecuted over the alleged offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge sent the defendant forward for trial to the next sittings of Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant was advised that if an alibi forms part of his defence he must inform the prosecuting authorities in advance. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Dec2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Crack cocaine, cash, weighing scales 'found in Kildare apartment'

    Court report on the District Court appearance of Eoin Poole, who was sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court. The article gives the alleged drugs, cash and scales value and the court's directions.

    accused, Eoin Poole, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eoin Poole