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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11618Drug offences (heroin possession, alleged) · Co. Kildare · 21 Jan 2022

Suspected €10,000 heroin haul found in Newbridge, Kildare

Gardaí allege they found suspected heroin worth about €10,000 on Main Street, Newbridge, belonging to Andrew Mahoney, and €36,000 in cash. The case was adjourned at Naas District Court to 20 October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí claimed to have found around €10,000 worth of heroin. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereA suspected haul of heroin was discovered in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe substances were found on 21 January on Main Street, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe heroin was allegedly found belonging to Andrew Mahoney, with an address listed in Lucan, Dublin. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí alleged they found €36,000 in cash belonging to the 39-year-old defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 21 July. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Michéle Finan adjourned the case to 20 October. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Jan2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Suspected €10,000 heroin haul was found in Newbridge, Kildare gardaí claim

    This article is a 2022 court report that was updated on 2 January 2026. It gives the heroin find, the €36,000 cash seizure and the adjournment to 20 October. The incident year is inferred from the 2022 publication date and the phrase 'January 21 last'. No existing case covers this incident.

    accused, Andrew Mahoney, 39, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew Mahoney