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Case No. 17670Possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Kildare · 29 Jul 2023

Suspected cocaine worth €4,500 found at Newbridge home

Gardaí said they found suspected cocaine estimated to be worth around €4,500 at the home of Brandon Byrne, a 22-year-old man, at 864 Piercetown in Newbridge, County Kildare. The alleged possession was on July 29, 2023, and gardaí claimed the cocaine was held for sale or supply. The case first came before Naas District Court on Thursday, April 4, 2024, when Judge Desmond Zaidan was told of the alleged discovery and adjourned the case to July 18 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Mr Byrne was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Suspected cocaine estimated to be worth around €4,500 was found at a property in Newbridge.
Where
The property is listed with the address 864 Piercetown, Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The alleged possession was at Mr Byrne's home on July 29, 2023, reported as 'July 29 last'.
Investigation
Gardaí made the alleged discovery of the suspected cocaine at the property.
Other details
  • The suspect is Brandon Byrne, a 22-year-old man.
  • Mr Byrne was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.
Charges
Gardaí claimed the suspected cocaine was held for the alleged purpose of sale or supply.
In court
  • The case was before Naas District Court on Thursday, April 4, 2024, with Judge Desmond Zaidan presiding.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan was told about the alleged discovery at the property.
  • The judge adjourned the case to July 18 to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSuspected cocaine estimated to be worth around €4,500 was found at a property in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe property is listed with the address 864 Piercetown in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged possession was at his home on July 29 last. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeGardaí claimed the suspected cocaine was held for the alleged purpose of sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was before Naas District Court on Thursday, April 4. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan was told about the alleged discovery at the property of Brandon Byrne. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to July 18 to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceMr Byrne was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 9 Apr2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Suspected €4,500 worth of cocaine found in Newbridge, County Kildare, home

    Article reports the Naas District Court appearance on Thursday 4 April 2024. It gives the alleged date only as 'July 29 last', which is ambiguous; no existing case matches this incident.

    accused, Brandon Byrne, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Byrne