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Case No. 19185Drug offences · Co. Kildare · 19 Jun 2021

Naas man sent forward for trial over alleged diamorphine possession

Gardaí allege that Joe Butler, a 42-year-old man from Naas, was seen carrying a satchel and a rucksack on the Blessington Road in Naas on 19 June 2021. They allege he tried to evade them, discarded the bags into nearby bushes, and that 30 deal bags of suspected diamorphine worth €6,720 were found in the satchel. The allegations were detailed at Naas District Court on 9 November 2023, where a book of evidence was served on him. The judge sent the case forward to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court for trial.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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When
Gardaí allege the sighting took place on 19 June 2021.
Where
The man was allegedly seen on the Blessington Road in Naas.
What happened
  • Gardaí allege the man was carrying a satchel and a rucksack.
  • Gardaí allege 30 deal bags of suspected diamorphine, or heroin, were found in the satchel.
Investigation
  • Gardaí allege the man tried to evade them and discarded the satchel and rucksack into nearby bushes.
  • Gardaí allege €2,725 in cash was found on the man.
  • Gardaí allege a further €744.26 was found inside the rucksack.
Other details
  • Gardaí allege the suspected diamorphine is worth €6,720.
  • Joe Butler is described as a Naas resident living on Lacken View.
Charges
The allegations concern alleged possession of suspected diamorphine.
In court
  • Joe Butler, 42, appeared at Naas District Court on 9 November 2023.
  • A book of evidence was served on the accused by gardaí.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí allege the man was carrying a satchel and a rucksack. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGardaí allege 30 deal bags of suspected diamorphine, or heroin, were found in the satchel. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe man was allegedly seen on the Blessington Road in Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged sighting was on the Blessington Road in Naas on 19 June 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe man allegedly attempted to evade gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí claim they saw him discard the satchel and rucksack into nearby bushes. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí allege they found €2,725 in cash on the man. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí allege a further €744.26 was found inside the rucksack. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe allegations were detailed at Naas Courthouse on Thursday, 9 November 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused by gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge sent the case forward for trial to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí allege the suspected diamorphine is worth €6,720. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Nov2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare gardaí allege Naas resident was hiding suspected diamorphine worth €6,720 in satchel and rucksack

    Reports that Joe Butler appeared at Naas District Court on 9 November 2023, where the case was sent forward for trial, and gives the alleged details of the seizure.

    accused, Joe Butler, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joe Butler