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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19179Weapon and drugs offences · Co. Kildare

Newbridge man sent forward for trial over weapon and drugs offences

Thomas McCann, a 19-year-old man with an address at Apartment 1, Block 8, The Vale, College Farm in Newbridge, Co Kildare, was first accused of weapon and suspected drugs offences in November 2022. Gardaí say they stopped and searched him on July 12, then searched his home and found a baseball bat, blades, €560 in cash and suspected heroin, cocaine and cannabis, which they estimate is worth around €3,500. On Thursday, November 9, the allegations were detailed to Judge Desmond Zaidan, a book of evidence was served, and he sent the case forward for trial to the Naas Circuit Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Thomas McCann, a 19-year-old man, is accused of weapon and suspected drugs offences.
Where
His address is given as Apartment 1, Block 8, at The Vale, College Farm in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
When
  • He was previously accused of the offences in November 2022.
  • Gardaí say he was stopped and searched on July 12.
Investigation
  • Gardaí searched his home after the stop.
  • Gardaí found quantities of heroin, cocaine and cannabis at his home.
  • About €2,300 of the suspected drugs was suspected heroin, with a small amount of suspected cocaine.
  • Gardaí estimate the suspected drugs are worth around €3,500.
Weapon
Gardaí found a baseball bat, blades and €560 in cash at his home.
In court
  • On Thursday, November 9, the allegations were detailed to Judge Desmond Zaidan.
  • A book of evidence was served on the accused.
  • Judge Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to the present sittings of the Naas Circuit Criminal Court.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
Other details
Kildare Now reported the case on November 15, 2023.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThomas McCann's address is given as an apartment at The Vale, College Farm in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí say he was stopped and searched on July 12. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponGardaí found a baseball bat, blades and €560 in cash at his home. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí searched his home after the stop. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí found quantities of heroin, cocaine and cannabis at his home. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí estimate the suspected haul is worth around €3,500. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAbout €2,300 of the suspected drugs was suspected heroin, with a small amount of suspected cocaine. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe is accused of weapon and suspected drugs offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe allegations were detailed to Judge Desmond Zaidan on Thursday, November 9. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to the Naas Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe was previously accused of the offences in November 2022. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Nov2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    UPDATE: Kildare man accused of drugs and weapon offences sent forward for trial

    Reports that Judge Desmond Zaidan sent the case forward for trial to the present sittings of Naas Circuit Criminal Court, and gives details of the search and the estimated value of the drugs.

    accused, Thomas McCann, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas McCann