Ireland Case No. 13188Possession of cocaine · Co. Donegal · 18 Jan 2025
Student avoids conviction over cocaine possession in Letterkenny
James Meredith, 20, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with unlawful possession of cocaine after being searched by gardaí on 18 January 2025. He avoided a conviction but was ordered to make a €500 donation to charity.
- Reported
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatHe was found in possession of €245 of cocaine when searched at Letterkenny Garda Station after his arrest. (donegallive.ie)
- whereMeredith was stopped and searched by gardaí at Letterkenny Community Centre. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on 18 January 2025. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled drug, namely cocaine. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHe appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceHe avoided a conviction but was ordered to make a donation to charity. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceThe court required a €500 donation to Donegal Hospice, which was paid into court. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHe has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe judge warned him he would not get another chance if he appeared before the court again on a similar charge. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHe was an advertising and marketing student who originally came from Zimbabwe. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Jul2025Letterkenny student avoids conviction over cocaine possession
Reports the court outcome: no conviction recorded, a €500 charity donation ordered to Donegal Hospice, and a warning that there would be no further chance on a similar charge. The article says he has no previous convictions and was a student who originally came from Zimbabwe.
accused, James Meredith, 20, male, namedJames Meredith