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Case No. 17948Drug storage · Co. Kildare · 21 Dec 2022

Suspected €100K Kildare drugs case adjourned for DPP directions

On 21 December 2022 gardaí allege that Patrick O' Halloran, a 62-year-old man with an address listed in Dara Park, Newbridge, County Kildare, stored about €100,000 of suspected drugs at his home, including €80,000 of suspected cannabis in the hot press and €20,000 in the kitchen. Gardaí informed the court of the case on 12 January 2023. A money-laundering charge is being considered against him. On 7 March 2024 the case was marked peremptory against the State in Naas District Court and adjourned to July 4 for DPP directions, which were not yet ready.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí allege €80,000 worth of suspected cannabis was stored in the hot press of the accused's home.
  • Gardaí allegedly found a further €20,000 worth of suspected cannabis in the kitchen.
Where
The accused's address is listed as a house in Dara Park, Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
  • The accused is said to have stored the drugs at his home on 21 December 2022.
  • Gardaí informed the judge of the case on 12 January 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí allegedly found €32,000 in cash and around €6,000 of suspected diamorphine.
  • A garda sergeant alleged the diamorphine was heroin.
Charges
  • Patrick O' Halloran is accused of storing the drugs at his home.
  • A money-laundering charge against the accused is being considered.
In court
  • The solicitor applied for a strike-out due to delays in the case.
  • On the latest court date before March 2024, DPP directions were still not ready.
  • On 7 March 2024 the case was marked peremptory against the State in Naas District Court and adjourned to July 4 for DPP directions.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí allege €80,000 worth of suspected cannabis was stored in the hot press of the accused's home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGardaí allegedly found a further €20,000 worth of suspected cannabis in the kitchen. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe accused's address is listed as a house in Dara Park, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe accused is said to have stored the drugs at his home on 21 December 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenGardaí informed the judge of the case on 12 January 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí allegedly found €32,000 in cash and around €6,000 of suspected diamorphine. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA garda sergeant alleged the diamorphine was heroin. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused is accused of storing the drugs at his home. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeA money-laundering charge against the accused is being considered. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe solicitor applied for a strike-out due to delays in the case. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtOn the latest court date, DPP directions were still not ready. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard again and marked peremptory against the State in Naas District Court on Thursday, March 7. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to July 4 for DPP directions and marked it peremptory against the State. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, follow-up
    UPDATE: Suspected €100K Kildare drugs case marked peremptory against the State

    Update on a case first heard in January 2023. On 7 March 2024 the court marked it peremptory against the State and adjourned it to July 4 for DPP directions; the DPP directions were not yet ready. The article also says a money-laundering charge is being considered.

    accused, Patrick O' Halloran, 62, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick O' Halloran