Ireland Named in reporting
Richard Calvert
Born between October 1999 and March 2000, from the ages reported. 5 reports across 3 cases, 18 Oct 2024 to 10 Oct 2026
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Convicted, accused, suspect
- Born
- Between October 1999 and March 2000, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Possession of controlled drugs, Dangerous driving
- Where
- Co. Limerick, Co. Laois
- Reporting
- 5 reports, 18 Oct 2024 to 10 Oct 2026
- Outlets
- limerickleader.ie, limerickpost.ie, leinsterexpress.ie
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Cases
latest first- Limerick man remanded on drug possession charge Possession of controlled drugs · Co. Limerick
Gardaí from the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €275,000 and over €9,000 in cash during a search under warrant at a domestic residence in Limerick city on 21 September 2026. Richard Calvert, a 26-year-old man, was arrested and charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply under the Misuse of Drugs Act. He appeared before Limerick District Court on 23 September, made no reply to the charges, and was remanded in custody after no bail application was made. He was remanded again on 10 October pending DPP's directions, with his next court date set for 13 October.
In court, 23 Sep 2026Accused, suspect · 3 reports - Man in 20s arrested after €100,000 cannabis seized from vehicle in Limerick city Possession of controlled drugs · Co. Limerick
On Thursday 5 March 2026, at about 6.30pm, Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit at Henry Street Garda Station searched a car in Limerick city and seized cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €100,000. Richard Calvert, a man aged 26, was arrested and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, and he was charged with possession of drugs and possession of drugs for sale or supply under the Misuse of Drugs Act, though sources differ on whether the charge was made on Friday 6 March or confirmed on Saturday 7 March. On Saturday 7 March he appeared at a special sitting of Newcastle West District Court, where he was granted legal aid and bail on his own bond of €100. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to 1 May in Limerick District Court for DPP directions.
In court, 7 Mar 2026Accused · 1 report - Man convicted in absence of dangerous driving on M7 at Portlaoise Dangerous driving · Co. Laois
Richard Calvert, a 24-year-old man of Garryowen, Limerick, is accused of dangerous driving on the M7 at Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Co Laois, on May 5, 2024. Gardaí said he was stopped driving a VW Passat at 159 km/h in a 120 km/h zone, with a strong smell of cannabis from the car and an oral swab that tested positive for cocaine and amphetamines. He failed to appear at Laois court, where Judge Andrew Cody convicted him in his absence of dangerous driving and driving without a licence or insurance, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest for sentencing. The latest development, reported on October 19, 2024, is that he is unlawfully at large from Limerick Prison and no sentence has been reported.
Convicted, 18 Oct 2024Convicted · 1 report
Timeline
every report naming Richard Calvert, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 10 Oct2026Limerick man facing cocaine charges remanded pending DPP's directionssuspect, Richard Calvert, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Calvert
- 23 Sep2026Man (20s) appears at Limerick court charged with €275k cocaine seizureaccused, Richard Calvert, 26, male, namedRichard Calvert
- 23 Sep2026Man appears in court in relation to €275,000 cocaine seizure in Limerick Cityaccused, Richard Calvert, 20s, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Calvert
- 7 Mar2026BREAKING: Limerick man charged at special court over seizure of ‘significant six-figure sum’ of drugsaccused, Richard Calvert, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Calvert
- 18 Oct2024Laois court issues warrant for man who is unlawfully at large from prisonconvicted, Richard Calvert, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Calvert
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