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Case No. 21518Drugs offence (cocaine possession for sale or supply) · Co. Longford · 17 May 2022

Roscommon man charged over alleged Longford cocaine possession

A 19-year-old man from Roscommon was allegedly found in possession of 30 grams of cocaine on May 17, 2022, at Connaught Road, Longford. Thomas Duff, of Ballybrogan, Lecarrow, Roscommon, faces a charge of possession of the drug for sale or supply. In April 2023, Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court was told the alleged cocaine was valued at €2,105 and remanded the defendant on continuing bail to May 2, 2023, when he will choose whether to enter a plea or seek a date for hearing of the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A young man was allegedly found in possession of 30 grams of cocaine.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Connaught Road, Longford.
When
The alleged offence took place on May 17, 2022.
Charges
Thomas Duff faces a charge of possession of the drug for sale or supply.
In court
Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court remanded the defendant on continuing bail to May 2, 2023, when he will choose whether to enter a plea or seek a date for hearing of the case.
Other details
  • The alleged cocaine was valued at €2,105.
  • The suspect is Thomas Duff, 19, of Ballybrogan, Lecarrow, Roscommon.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA young man was allegedly found in possession of 30 grams of cocaine. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Connaught Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on May 17, 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe faces a charge of possession of the drug for sale or supply. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe is due to return before Longford District Court in May. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens was told the case details to decide whether she would accept jurisdiction. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the defendant on continuing bail to May 2, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe will choose at that hearing whether to enter a plea or seek a date for hearing of the case. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe alleged cocaine was valued at €2,105. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Apr2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Roscommon man charged with alleged Longford drugs possession

    Adds the charge details, the alleged cocaine value of €2,105, and the court remand to May 2, 2023.

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