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Case No. 13001Obstruction, possession of heroine, possession of cocaine, theft · Co. Limerick · 17 Oct 2024

Tanya Tucker sentenced to jail for obstruction, drug possession and theft in Limerick

Tanya Tucker, 39, of Alphonsus Street, Limerick, was sentenced at Limerick District Court to four weeks for obstruction after swallowing a plastic bag of a white substance when searched by Gardaí, two weeks for possession of heroine, and four consecutive weeks for thefts from O'Sullivan's Pharmacy, Dealz and Brown Thomas.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 Aug
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Key facts

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  • whereTanya Tucker lives at McGarry House, Alphonsus Street, Limerick (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeShe was charged with obstruction for failing to hand over the bag (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeShe was charged with possession of heroine and cocaine (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeShe was charged with theft of a handbag worth €150 from Brown Thomas (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Patricia Harney (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceTanya Tucker was sentenced to four weeks in jail for obstruction (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceTanya Tucker was sentenced to two weeks for possession of heroine (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentencePossession of cocaine was taken into consideration in sentencing (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceTanya Tucker was sentenced to four consecutive weeks in jail for the thefts (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceBail was set at €100 with conditions to stay out of the three stores (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe only items recovered were those taken from Dealz (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherTanya Tucker had seven bench warrants out for her arrest for failing to appear in court (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherTanya Tucker had five previous convictions for public order offences, misuse of drugs, and handling stolen property (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Aug2025
    Sentencedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Woman swallowed plastic bag of 'white substance' when searched by Gardaí

    Sentencing hearing at Limerick District Court; judge noted seven bench warrants, five previous convictions, and failure to co-operate with probation services.

    convicted, Tanya Tucker, 39, female, named, irish (judged from name)Tanya Tucker