Former Premier League player Anthony Stokes was ‘arrested in Ireland with £4,000 worth of cocaine found after a police chase’ played out.
The ex-footballer was allegedly involved in a car chase with police before he was stopped and detained in Dublin before being arrested for drug possession (found in the glovebox), estimated to be worth €4,500 (£3,979), and dangerous driving.
He allegedly failed to stop police with the vehicle was pursued from Crumlin and broke a number of red lights before stopping in the Chapelizod area.
The driver and a male passenger got out of the car and fled but were arrested following a brief foot chase, being questioned on suspicion of possession of drugs for the purpose of sale and supply.
The man was detained in Crumlin Garda Station and released on Friday morning, and a file will be sent to the DPP (Director of Public Prosecutions).
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A Garda spokesperson said: “Officers arrested two men (aged in their 30s) in the early hours of Friday morning in relation to incidents of dangerous driving in Dublin 12.
“A quantity of drugs was also recovered from the offending vehicle.
“Both men were detained in Crumlin Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and have been charged in relation to this.
“They have since been bailed and are due to appear before court at a later date.”
Independent.ie report that the man he was with in the vehicle has an address in south Dublin and is also known to gardaí for drug dealing.

Former Premier League player ‘arrested in Ireland with cocaine found after police chase’ (Photo Credit: Haze Media)
The jdspicer website, who gives advice on those caught with drugs in the UK: “If you are caught in possession of cocaine, it is important to understand what actions the police may take and what sort of charges could be levelled against you. Being found guilty of possession of cocaine is a serious offence in itself, but the consequences can be more severe if you are found guilty of possession of cocaine with intent to supply it to someone else, as opposed to having it just for your own use. Producing drugs can be more serious still.
“As cocaine is a Class A controlled drug, if you are caught in possession, you will typically face prosecution for an offence that carries an unlimited fine or a prison sentence as the penalty. It’s therefore vital that anyone accused of possession of cocaine works alongside a specialist drugs offences solicitor who can carefully examine the evidence and make representations on their behalf.
“What is the law regarding possession of cocaine?
“Under section 5 of the Misuse of drugs Act (MDA) 1971, it is a criminal offence for anyone to be in possession of a controlled drug, such as cocaine.
“For someone to be convicted of a drugs-related offence, the prosecution needs to be able to prove, beyond reasonable doubt, the following:
– the substance in question is a controlled drug,
– it was in the defendant’s custody or control, and
– the defendant knew, or could have reasonably known, of the existence of the drug
– Under section 37(3) of the MDA 1971, possession can also include contexts where the drugs in question are in the custody of another person but are subject to the defendant’s control.
“What penalties can you face for possession of cocaine?
“The penalties for drug offences in the UK depend on the type of drug in question, the amount found in someone’s possession and whether they are found to be dealing or producing it.
“The penalties for possessing any amount of cocaine can be very strict. In the vast majority of instances, the police will take immediate action, starting with an arrest, followed by further questioning. Even the smallest amount of cocaine warrants an arrest.
“Possession of cocaine will lead to a maximum of seven years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both. ‘Possession with intent to supply’ and ‘production of cocaine’ are much more serious offences, which usually lead to more serious sentences. The maximum penalty for production and supply of cocaine is life in prison, an unlimited fine, or both.
“When might you be found guilty of possession with intent to supply cocaine?
“Prosecutors will rely on various pieces of evidence if they intend to charge you with possession with intent to supply cocaine. The typical evidence that prosecutors will rely on includes:
“- Large quantities of cocaine that suggest more than ‘personal use’
– ‘Uncut’ cocaine which appears to have been obtained directly from a manufacturer
– Possession of various different drugs
– Evidence that the cocaine has been prepared for sale
– Possession of large amounts of cash
– Written documents, such as lists of customers names and details
– Mobile phones or other devices that contain material relating to drugs supply
– It is important to note that the actual act of supplying does not need to have taken place to prosecute someone for this offence. The ‘intention’ to supply is the key.
“What happens if you didn’t know you were in possession of cocaine?
“There may be certain situations where you are caught with cocaine, but you did not know, or have reason to suspect, that you were in possession. For example, you may have been given a jacket to wear, without knowing that the jacket contained cocaine, or you believe cocaine was planted on your person without your knowledge.”
This comes two months after a separate incident saw a 37 year old former player has been arrested for ‘drink driving and crashing a Land Rover into a village shop’.
Reports emerged of a car having driven into the store in Wynyard, County Durham, at around 9:30pm (5 November) with police arrived at the scene just after and despite substantial damage caused to the shop, no one suffered any injuries from incident.
A flat which was situated above the shop had to be evacuated to ensure the safety of the occupants. And photo from the crash show the Land Rover poking out of the store with police tape all around it.
You can see more on that story by clicking HERE.

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