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Case No. 30084Possession of drugs (cocaine) for sale and supply · Co. Tipperary · 1 Sep 2018

Man sentenced for cocaine possession in Thurles

On 1 September 2018, Garda Mark Cullinane carried out a warrant house search at 3 St Bridgets Terrace, Thurles, Tipperary, where five zip lock bags of cocaine mixed with baking soda were found. Ned Reilly, a 45-year-old man, admitted ownership of the bags, which were valued at €375. He was charged with one count of unlawful possession of drugs for sale and supply and two counts of unlawful possession of drugs. On 15 September 2021, Reilly was sentenced at Thurles District Court to four months' imprisonment, suspended for two years, on condition of a Section 99 peace bond of €250.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced15 Sep
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Five small zip lock bags containing white powder suspected to be cocaine, mixed with baking soda, were found.
  • The cocaine was valued at €375.
Where
3 St Bridgets Terrace, Thurles, Tipperary.
When
The house search took place on 1 September 2018.
Investigation
Garda Mark Cullinane carried out a warrant house search under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Charges
Reilly was charged with one count of unlawful possession of drugs for sale and supply and two counts of unlawful possession of drugs.
In court
The case was heard at Thurles District Court before Judge Elizabeth MacGrath.
Sentence
Reilly was sentenced to four months' imprisonment, suspended for two years, on condition of a Section 99 peace bond of €250.
Other details
  • Reilly has previous convictions for road traffic offences but none for drugs.
  • Reilly has 10 children, was not working, and had fallen behind in rent at the time of the offences.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFive small zip lock bags containing a white powder suspected to be cocaine were found. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe cocaine was valued at €375. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGarda Mark Cullinane carried out a warrant house search at 3 St Bridgets Terrace, Thurles, on 1 September 2018. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeReilly was charged with one count of unlawful possession of drugs for sale and supply and two counts of unlawful possession of drugs. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceReilly was sentenced to four months' imprisonment, suspended for two years, on condition of a Section 99 peace bond of €250. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherReilly has previous convictions for road traffic offences but none for drugs. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherReilly has 10 children, is not working, and had fallen behind in rent at the time of the offences. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Sep2021
    Sentencedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Bulked up cocaine in ‘foolhardy enterprise’

    Reports the sentencing of Ned Reilly for drug possession following a 2018 house search; he had mixed cocaine with baking soda to bulk it up for local sale.

    convicted, Ned Reilly, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ned Reilly