Longford District Court: Fine for cocaine possession

A young man found in possession of cocaine was fined €250 at Longford District Court. Keith Reilly (22) of 47 Carlin Meadows, Farneyhoogan, Longford pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine on December 7, '22 at Teffia Park, Longford.

Sergeant Mark Mahon informed the court that on Wednesday December 7, 2022 Gardaí observed the defendant on the Dublin Road with a small white object. The officers stopped the defendant and a search of his person uncovered cocaine to the value of €50.

The defendant had 10 previous convictions, four of which are for drug possession. Solicitor Frank Gearty said while his client was taking cocaine at the time he had come to realise it was not good for him.

Mr Gearty told the court the defendant has an “expansive personality” and that he is “doing well” in addressing his issues.

Judge Bernadette Owens asked Mr Reilly if he was off cocaine, the defendant replied:”Yeah, 100%.” Judge Owens imposed a fine of €250 and gave Mr Reilly five month to pay.