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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16343Drug offences (possession, possession for sale or supply, and cultivation) · Co. Limerick

Man sent forward to circuit court over alleged growhouse in Co Limerick

Evan Quaid has been charged with three offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act, including cultivation of drugs at an alleged growhouse in the Knocklong area of County Limerick. The other two charges are possession for personal use and possession for sale or supply. Detective Garda Shane Hogan served the book of evidence at Kilmallock District Court, where Quaid was granted bail on his own bond of €100 and legal aid was assigned. The case has been sent forward to the next sittings of Limerick Circuit Court on a signed plea of guilty, as reported on 9 August 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Evan Quaid faces three charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Charges
The charges are possession for personal use under Section 3, possession for sale or supply under Section 15, and cultivation of drugs under Section 17.
Where
  • The cultivation charge relates to an alleged growhouse in the Knocklong area of County Limerick.
  • Quaid is listed with an address at Knocknamuck, Freemount, Charleville, Co Cork.
When
No incident date is given; the article was published on 9 August 2024, and the tracker lists it as 8 August 2024.
Investigation
Detective Garda Shane Hogan served the book of evidence at Kilmallock District Court.
In court
  • The case was sent forward to the next sittings of Limerick Circuit Court on a signed plea of guilty.
  • Gardaí had no objection to bail on the same conditions as before.
  • Quaid was granted bail on his own bond of €100, on condition that he be of good behaviour.
  • Judge Harney issued an alibi warning.
  • Legal aid was assigned to a solicitor and one junior counsel.
Other details
His sign-on requirement at Mallow garda station was changed to every Saturday between 9am and 9pm.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe cultivation charge relates to an alleged growhouse in the Knocklong area. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeEvan Quaid faces three charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe charges are possession for personal use, possession for sale or supply, and cultivation of drugs. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtDetective Garda Shane Hogan served the book of evidence at Kilmallock District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case has been sent forward to the next sittings of Limerick Circuit Court on a signed plea of guilty. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtGardaí had no objection to bail on the same conditions as before. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtQuaid was granted bail on his own bond of €100, on condition that he be of good behaviour. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Harney issued an alibi warning and legal aid was assigned to a solicitor and one junior counsel. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHis sign-on requirement at Mallow garda station was changed to every Saturday between 9am and 9pm. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Aug2024
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man sent forward to circuit court over alleged growhouse in county Limerick

    Reports the charges, the court stage at Kilmallock District Court, the referral to Limerick Circuit Court, bail conditions and legal aid.

    accused, Evan Quaid, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Evan Quaid