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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17875Possession of drugs · Co. Kildare · 3 Apr 2021

Newbridge man accused of hiding €1,000 of cocaine in underwear

Gardaí allege that Reese O' Neill-Buckley, a 23-year-old man from Newbridge, hid suspected cocaine worth €1,000 in his underwear at Lakeside Park in Newbridge, County Kildare, on April 3, 2021. He was charged under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977, and the allegation was heard in Naas District Court on Thursday, December 15, 2022. The judge said he would refuse jurisdiction due to the serious nature of the allegation, and the accused did not appear in court without a valid reason. A bench warrant was then issued against him, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí allege the man hid suspected cocaine worth €1,000 in his underwear.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Lakeside Park in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The alleged offence took place on April 3, 2021.
Other details
  • The accused is Reese O' Neill-Buckley, a 23-year-old man with an address in Newbridge.
  • The article was first published on December 19, 2022, and updated on March 15, 2024.
Charges
  • The accused was charged under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977, which deals with possession of drugs for personal use.
  • The judge said he was surprised that the defendant was charged under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977.
In court
  • The allegation was heard in Naas District Court on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan said he would refuse jurisdiction due to the serious nature of the allegation.
  • The accused did not appear in court on the date in question without a valid reason.
  • Gardaí had a bench warrant issued against the accused.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí allege the man hid suspected cocaine worth €1,000 in his underwear. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Lakeside Park in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on April 3, 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977, which deals with possession of drugs for personal use. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe allegation was heard in Naas District Court on Thursday, December 15. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge said he would refuse jurisdiction due to the serious nature of the allegation. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused did not appear in court on the date in question without a valid reason. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí had a bench warrant issued against the accused. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare man allegedly hid cocaine worth €1K in his underwear

    Court report on a case first heard in Naas District Court on Thursday, December 15 (article first published 19 December 2022, updated 15 March 2024). Adds that the judge refused jurisdiction, questioned the charge under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977, and that a bench warrant was issued.

    accused, Reese O' Neill-Buckley, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Reese O' Neill-Buckley