Longford man caught by gardaí with drugs was 'acting suspiciously'
The defendant of Canal Bank, Longford pleaded guilty at the local district court to the offence at Richmond Street on March 8,2025
A Longford man who was found with a small quantity of drugs has been convicted and fined.
Francis Gavin of 3 Canal Bank, Longford pleaded guilty at the local district court to the offence at Richmond Street in the county town on March 8,2025.
Sergeant Enda Daly, for the State, said gardaí stopped the defendant who was 'acting suspiciously' shortly after 5pm on the day in question.
"He was searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act and he was found in possession of a small amount of cocaine, approximately €30.
"He admitted ownership and he said it was for his personal use and he signed the garda notebook to that affect."
Mr Gavin had 132 previous convictions.
Solicitor Frank Gearty, defending, said he his client is now behaving himself and he has made positive changes in his life.
Judge Gerry Jones considered the facts of the case and he decided to impose a €300 fine with six months to pay.