Ireland Suncroft woman placed on peace bond over cocaine and cannabis
Megan Gannon, a woman, was the subject of a search at a property in Suncroft, Co Kildare, where gardaí allegedly found cocaine and cannabis; sources give the search date as 22 May 2021, though one article also refers to May 2022. A woman was arrested, and at Naas District Court on 4 April 2024 Ms Gannon pleaded guilty to possession for sale or supply, with the court told she intended to sell to other people while her solicitor said only to friends and family. Judge Desmond Zaidan placed her on a 12-month peace bond worth €400, as reported on 9 April 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested9 Apr
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced9 Apr
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Cocaine and cannabis were allegedly found during a search of a property in Suncroft.
- The drugs were said to belong to Megan Gannon.
- The cocaine was valued at €875 and the cannabis at €280.
- An extra.ie headline reported tablets worth €95k seized by gardaí, while a garda sergeant told the court the drugs were first suspected to be worth about €4,000.
- When
- The search took place on 22 May 2021, although one article also refers to May 2022.
- Where
- The property had an address listed as 3583 Churchview Estate, Suncroft, Co Kildare.
- Investigation
- Her solicitor said she fully co-operated with gardaí.
- Charges
- Ms Gannon pleaded guilty to possession for sale or supply of drugs.
- The court was told she intended to sell and supply the drugs to other people, while her solicitor said she intended to sell only to friends and family.
- Other details
- A woman was arrested, with the date of arrest not given.
- Her solicitor said she had addiction issues and has since completed a rehabilitation programme.
- A garda told the court she had been selling the drugs to feed her habit at the time.
- In court
- The case was heard at Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan on 4 April 2024.
- Sentence
- The judge placed her on a 12-month peace bond worth €400.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatTablets worth €95k were seized by gardaí. (extra.ie)
- whatA mix of cocaine and cannabis was allegedly found during the search. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe search was at a property in Suncroft. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe search of a property in Suncroft took place on 22 May 2021. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationHer solicitor said she fully co-operated with gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeThe defendant had intended to sell and supply the drugs to other people. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday 4 April 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- courtMs Gannon pleaded guilty to the offences. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceThe judge placed her on a 12-month peace bond worth €400. (kildarenow.com)
- otherA woman was arrested. (extra.ie)
- otherThe drugs belonged to Megan Gannon, with an address listed in Suncroft. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe cocaine was valued at €875 and the cannabis at €280. (kildarenow.com)
- otherHer solicitor said she had intended to sell the drugs only to friends and family. (kildarenow.com)
- otherShe had addiction issues and has since completed a rehabilitation programme. (kildarenow.com)
- otherA garda told the court she had been selling the drugs to feed her habit at the time. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Apr2024“I have faith in her”: Praise given to Kildare court defendant
First report of this case. It covers the Naas District Court hearing on 4 April 2024, where Ms Gannon pleaded guilty, her solicitor and a garda gave their accounts, and the judge imposed a peace bond. It also gives the drug valuations, the intent to sell to friends and family, and her rehabilitation.
convicted, Megan Gannon, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Megan Gannon - 9 Apr2024Woman Arrested After €95k Worth Of Tablets Seized By Gardai
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suspect, female