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Case No. 13902Possession of drugs · Co. Offaly · 11 Oct 2024

Offaly man fined €1,000 for drug possession at Tullamore court

Gardaí searched a house at Garrysallagh Glebe, Rath, County Offaly, on 11 October 2024 and found cocaine in a bedroom and cannabis in the kitchen. Martin Rock, of Garrysallagh, Glebe, Rath, said the cocaine was for his own use and that the cannabis was not his. At Tullamore District Court, Judge Andrew Cody convicted Rock of illegal possession of drugs for his own use, fined him €1,000 and ordered the drugs destroyed. Offaly Live reported the sentence on 24 April 2025, describing it as taking place at the previous week's sitting, which is the latest development.

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  6. Sentenced24 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
Martin Rock was convicted of illegal possession of drugs for his own use.
Where
The offence took place at Garrysallagh Glebe, Rath, County Offaly.
When
The offence took place on 11 October 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí searching the house found cocaine in a bedroom and cannabis in the kitchen.
  • Garda Mark McCallon of Tullamore Garda Station gave evidence to the court about the search.
Other details
  • Rock said the cocaine was for his own personal use and that the cannabis was not his.
  • The cocaine was valued at €140 and the cannabis at €170.
  • Offaly Live reported the outcome on 24 April 2025, covering the previous week's sitting.
In court
  • The case was heard at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody.
  • Rock had 19 previous convictions, six of them for drugs possession, one of which was for sale or supply.
Sentence
Judge Cody convicted Rock, fined him €1,000 and ordered the drugs destroyed.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMartin Rock was convicted of illegal possession of drugs for his own use. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence happened at Garrysallagh Glebe, Rath. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence happened on 11 October 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí found cocaine in a bedroom and cannabis in the kitchen when they searched the house. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtMr Rock had 19 previous convictions, including six for drugs possession, one of which was for sale or supply. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody convicted him, fined him €1,000 and ordered the drugs destroyed. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMr Rock said the cocaine was for his own personal use but the cannabis was not his. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe cocaine was worth €140 and the cannabis €170. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Apr2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly man fined €1,000 for possessing drugs for his own use

    Reports the court outcome: conviction, €1,000 fine, an order for destruction of the drugs, and Mr Rock's 19 previous convictions, including six for drugs possession.

    convicted, Martin Rock, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Rock