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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13362Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Longford · 11 Mar 2024

Woman caught with €1,948 cocaine in Longford pleads guilty to possession for sale or supply

On 11 March 2024, Gardaí observed a suspicious vehicle at 7pm in an area of Longford known for drug sale and supply, and a Garda search of the car at Park Road, Longford, found cocaine valued at €1,948. Lucia Nemeth (25), of Parnell Square, Athlone, was charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply. Her solicitor said she had been paid €100 to do the errand. Reported on 21 June 2025, she pleaded guilty, and Judge Bernadette Owens ordered a restorative justice report and adjourned the case to 4 November 2025, with no sentence yet reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí seized cocaine valued at €1,948 from a car.
Where
  • The Garda search of the car took place at Park Road, Longford.
  • Gardaí observed the vehicle in an area known for the sale and supply of drugs.
When
The incident took place on 11 March 2024, when Gardaí observed the vehicle at 7pm.
Other details
  • The suspect is Lucia Nemeth, a 25-year-old woman of Parnell Square, Athlone.
  • Nemeth has no previous convictions.
  • Her solicitor said she had been in a social circle with people who were a bad influence on her.
  • One report also says a Mr Devaney pleaded guilty to the charges, and his link to the case is not explained.
Cause
Her solicitor said she was paid €100 to do the errand.
Investigation
  • The driver admitted there were drugs in the car.
  • Her solicitor said she cooperated with Gardaí.
Charges
Nemeth was charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply and pleaded guilty.
In court
  • Judge Bernadette Owens directed that a restorative justice report be compiled on the defendant.
  • The case was adjourned until 4 November 2025.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí found cocaine valued at €1,948 in the car and seized it. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí observed a suspicious vehicle in an area known for the sale and supply of drugs. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí observed the vehicle at 7pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe Garda search of her car took place at Park Road, Longford, on 11 March 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeHer solicitor said she was paid €100 to do the errand. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe driver admitted there were drugs in the car. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeNemeth pleaded guilty to being in possession of drugs for sale or supply. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens directed a restorative justice report be compiled on the defendant. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 4 November 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherNemeth had no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHer solicitor said she had been in a social circle with people who were a bad influence on her. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHer solicitor said she cooperated with Gardaí. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jun2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Woman with €2,000 haul of drugs in Longford was doing 'errand for friend'

    Court report on a guilty plea by Lucia Nemeth; no matching existing case. Adds the drug value, the restorative justice report order and the adjournment date.

    accused, Lucia Nemeth, 25, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lucia Nemeth