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Case No. 29656Possession of drugs (cannabis, diazepam); drug trafficking (sale or supply) · Co. Galway · 16 Sep 2019

Man sentenced for drug possession and supply at Galway District Court

On 16 September 2019, Gardaí were searching the home of Michael Toher, 26, at Tirellan Heights, Headford Road, Galway, when he arrived in possession of cannabis and diazepam worth €1,000. He admitted the drugs were his and later pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of drugs with intent to sell or supply, while two further simple possession charges were withdrawn by the state. On 13 October 2021, Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court imposed two six-month concurrent sentences, both suspended for two years, after his defence highlighted his drug addictions and efforts to enter treatment.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Oct
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Michael Toher, 26, of Tirellan Heights, Headford Road, arrived at his home in possession of cannabis and diazepam during a Garda search.
  • The cannabis was valued at €540 and the diazepam at €460, totalling €1,000.
  • He admitted to Gardaí that the drugs were his.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of drugs with intent to sell or supply, while two further simple possession charges were withdrawn by the state.
In court
He appeared before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court.
Sentence
Judge Fahy imposed two six-month concurrent sentences, both suspended for two years.
Other details
His defence said he had drug addictions and was trying to get into treatment.
When
The incident occurred on 16 September 2019.
Where
The search took place at Tirellan Heights, Headford Road, Galway.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMichael Toher, 26, had an address at Tirellan Heights, Headford Road (galwaydaily.com)
  • what€1,000 worth of cannabis and diazepam were seized by Gardaí (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatHe arrived at the house in possession of cannabis and diazepam (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe cannabis was valued at €540 and the diazepam at €460 (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatHe admitted to Gardaí that the drugs were his (galwaydaily.com)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of drugs with intent to sell or supply (galwaydaily.com)
  • chargeTwo other charges of simple possession were withdrawn by the state (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court (galwaydaily.com)
  • sentenceJudge Fahy imposed two six-month concurrent sentences for drug offences (galwaydaily.com)
  • sentenceBoth sentences were suspended for two years (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherHis defence said he had drug addictions and was trying to get into treatment (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Oct2021
    Sentencedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Man walked in on Garda search with drugs on him - Galway Daily

    Details the sentencing of Michael Toher for drug possession offences after he walked into his home during a Garda search.

    convicted, Michael Toher, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Toher