Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8039Drug possession, participation in a criminal organisation · Co. Laois · 16 Feb 2026

Court gives gardaí more time in Laois criminal organisation charge case

Blazej Ozanski, a 31-year-old man, is accused of possessing cannabis, including for sale or supply, at a storage facility in Townspark, Mountmellick, on February 16, 2026. He is also charged under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act with an offence between May 15, 2024 and February 16, 2026, which alleges participation in criminal organisation activity through fitting concealed compartments in motor vehicles. On September 14, 2026, Sergeant Brendan Kearns told Tullamore District Court that the book of evidence was still being prepared. Gardaí were granted an extension to serve it to October 7, and Judge Andrew Cody remanded Ozanski, who is on bail, to appear again on October 7.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Blazej Ozanski, a man aged 31, is alleged to have had cannabis in his possession.
  • Ozanski is alleged to have had cannabis in his possession for sale or supply to others.
Where
The alleged drug offences took place at a storage facility in Townspark, Mountmellick.
When
The alleged drug offences happened on February 16, 2026.
Charges
  • Ozanski is charged under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act with an offence between May 15, 2024 and February 16, 2026.
  • The Section 72 charge alleges participation in criminal organisation activity through fitting concealed compartments in motor vehicles.
In court
  • Sergeant Brendan Kearns told Tullamore District Court on September 14, 2026 that the book of evidence was still being prepared.
  • Gardaí were granted an extension of time to serve the book of evidence to October 7.
  • Ozanski, who is on bail, had no objection, and Judge Andrew Cody remanded him to appear again on October 7.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBlazej Ozanski allegedly had cannabis in his possession, and cannabis in his possession for sale or supply to others. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged drug offences took place at a storage facility in Townspark, Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged drug offences happened on February 16. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeOzanski is also charged under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act with an offence between May 15, 2024 and February 16, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe Section 72 charge alleges participation in criminal organisation activity through fitting concealed compartments in motor vehicles. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSergeant Brendan Kearns told Tullamore District Court that the book of evidence against Ozanski was still being prepared. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí applied for an extension of time to serve the book of evidence to October 7. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtOzanski, who is on bail, had no objection, and Judge Andrew Cody remanded him to appear again on October 7. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Sep2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Court gives gardai more time in Laois criminal organisation charge case

    Reports a court appearance at Tullamore District Court where gardaí were granted an extension to serve the book of evidence to October 7. Sets out the drug and Section 72 criminal organisation charges and says the accused is on bail.

    accused, Blazej Ozanski, 31, male, namedBlazej Ozanski