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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18555Drug possession · Co. Kildare

Owen Kennedy accused over suspected cannabis haul in The Curragh

Kildare gardaí allege that a suspected cannabis haul worth around €1,800 was found on 3 August last at a property at The Grove, Brownstown, The Curragh, County Kildare. Accusations relating to drug possession were put to Owen Kennedy, aged 21, whose listed address is 4 The Grove, at Naas District Court on Thursday 18 January. The judge remanded the accused on continuing bail until 20 June, when directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Kildare gardaí allege a suspected cannabis haul was found.
Where
  • The suspected haul was found at a property in Brownstown, The Curragh, County Kildare, which the articles name as The Grove.
  • Owen Kennedy's listed address is 4 The Grove, Brownstown, The Curragh.
When
Gardaí allege the haul was found on 3 August last.
Investigation
The allegations were made by Kildare gardaí.
Charges
Accusations relating to drug possession were put to the accused, Owen Kennedy, aged 21.
In court
  • The accusations were put to Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday 18 January.
  • The judge remanded the accused on continuing bail until 20 June.
Other details
  • The suspected haul is estimated to be worth around €1,800.
  • Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected on 20 June.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereA suspected cannabis haul was found at a property in Brownstown, according to gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereOwen Kennedy's listed address is 4 The Grove, Brownstown, in The Curragh. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe haul was found at The Grove. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí allege the haul was found on August 3 last. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accusations relate to Owen Kennedy, aged 21. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accusations were put to Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, 18 January. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge remanded the accused on continuing bail until 20 June. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe suspected haul is estimated to be worth around €1,800. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherDirections from the Director of Public Prosecutions are expected on 20 June. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jan2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Suspected cannabis haul was discovered in property on The Curragh, Kildare gardaí claim

    First report of this case. It gives the court appearance on 18 January 2024 and the bail date. The year of the alleged discovery is not stated, only 'August 3 last', so the incident date is left empty.

    accused, Owen Kennedy, 21, named, irish (judged from name)Owen Kennedy