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Case No. 29935Possession of drugs (cocaine); drug trafficking (sale and supply) · Co. Limerick · 19 Dec 2019

Man sentenced for cocaine sale and supply in Kilmallock

On 19 December 2019, gardai searched a property at Lord Edward Street, Kilmallock, and found 40 deal bags of cocaine in the kitchen. Shane Ward, 47, of Orr Street, Kilmallock, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for the purpose of sale or supply. The case was heard at Kilmallock Court, where Judge Patricia Harney sentenced him to three months' imprisonment. Ward has six previous convictions for possession of drugs and three for possession for sale or supply. An appeal against the severity of the sentence has been lodged.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Sep
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Key facts

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What happened
40 deal bags of cocaine were found in the kitchen of a property at Lord Edward Street, Kilmallock.
When
The drugs were seized on 19 December 2019 during a search of the property.
Where
The case was heard at Kilmallock Court.
Charges
Shane Ward, 47, of Orr Street, Kilmallock, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for the purpose of sale or supply.
Sentence
Judge Patricia Harney sentenced Ward to three months' imprisonment.
Other details
  • Ward has six previous convictions for possession of drugs and three for possession for sale or supply.
  • An appeal against the severity of the sentence has been lodged.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShane Ward, 47, of Orr Street, Kilmallock, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for the purpose of sale or supply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe drugs were seized on 19 December 2019 when gardai searched the property at Lord Edward Street, Kilmallock. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilmallock Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherWard has six previous convictions for possession of drugs and three for possession for sale or supply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherAn appeal against the severity of the sentence has been lodged. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Sep2021
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Prison term over cocaine seized at flat in Limerick town

    Reports the sentencing of Shane Ward to three months' imprisonment for possession of cocaine for sale or supply, with an appeal against severity lodged.

    convicted, Shane Ward, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Ward