Ireland Man to return to Longford court in November over cocaine charges
Shane Connell was charged over two cocaine incidents in Longford, on 21 November 2020 at Connaught Road and on 18 February 2022 at Annaly Park. Gardaí found a package of cocaine valued at €3,724 on him after the first incident and a wrap valued at €70 after stopping and searching him at the second. He was charged with unlawful possession of cocaine and possession for sale or supply over the first incident, and with possession of cocaine over the second. When he appeared before Longford District Court in June 2023 he admitted the charges, and sentencing was adjourned to 14 November for a probation report, so no sentence has yet been imposed.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court23 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Shane Connell was before Longford District Court on three drugs charges relating to two incidents.
- Where
- The first incident happened on 21 November 2020 at Connaught Road, Longford.
- The second incident happened on 18 February 2022 at Annaly Park, Longford.
- Cause
- Gardaí became aware of him after a male was seen acting suspiciously.
- Investigation
- Gardaí found a package of cocaine valued at €3,724 on him in the first incident.
- Gardaí stopped and searched him in the second incident and found a wrap of cocaine valued at €70.
- Charges
- For the first incident he was charged with unlawful possession of cocaine and unlawful possession of the drug for sale or supply.
- For the second incident he was charged with possession of cocaine.
- In court
- He admitted the charges in full.
- Judge Bernadette Owens adjourned the matter to 14 November to prepare a probation report.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been imposed, and sentencing is due on 14 November.
- Other details
- His solicitor said he had depression and had self-medicated with a mix of drugs.
- Road traffic matters, including a number of motoring offences, will be dealt with on the same date as sentencing.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatShane Connell was before the court on three drugs charges relating to two incidents. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe first incident happened at Connaught Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe second incident happened at Annaly Park, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe first incident happened on 21 November 2020. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeGardaí became aware of him after a male was seen acting suspiciously. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí found a package of cocaine on him, valued at €3,724. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationIn the second incident Gardaí stopped and searched him and found a wrap of cocaine valued at €70. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeFor the first incident he was charged with unlawful possession of cocaine and unlawful possession of the drug for sale or supply. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeFor the second incident he was charged with possession of cocaine. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMr Connell admitted the charges in full. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge agreed to adjourn the matter to 14 November to prepare a probation report. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he had depression and had self-medicated with a mix of drugs. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe road traffic matters will be dealt with on the same date as sentencing. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Jun2023Longford District Court: Young man has moved on ‘immeasurably’
First report of this case. Two incidents are covered: 21 November 2020 at Connaught Road, Longford, and 18 February 2022 at Annaly Park, Longford. Sentencing is adjourned to 14 November for a probation report. Road traffic matters are also to be dealt with on that date.
accused, Shane Connell, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Connell