Case No. 22379Drugs offence (possession of cannabis); obstruction of a peace officer · Co. Limerick · 10 Jun 2021

Pierce Noonan fined for possession of drugs and obstruction in Kilfinane

Pierce Noonan, 22, of Kilfinane, County Limerick, pleaded guilty at Kilmallock Court to possession of cannabis and obstruction of a peace officer after running from Garda Jerry O'Connor on Mill Road, Kilfinane, on 10 June 2021. He was fined €200 for possession of drugs and €150 for obstruction.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced14 Feb
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Key facts

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  • whatA plastic container containing what was believed to be cannabis herb was found. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatNoonan took off running and was chased and handcuffed by the garda. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA bag of cannabis was found contained in a sock on Noonan. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on Mill Road, Kilfinane. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGarda O'Connor conducted a drugs search after the defendant raised his suspicions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilmallock Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Marie Keane fined Noonan €200 for possession of drugs and €150 for obstruction. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe cannabis was valued at €25. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNoonan has one previous conviction for intoxication. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Feb2023
    Garda chases down Limerick man who ran off with drugs in sock

    Reports the guilty plea and sentencing of Pierce Noonan for possession of cannabis (valued at €25, found in a sock) and obstruction of a peace officer after running from a garda on patrol in Kilfinane in June 2021.

    convicted, Pierce Noonan, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Pierce Noonan