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Case No. 10077Drugs offence · Co. Laois · 12 Apr 2026

Drugs and cash seized in search of Acragar house, Mountmellick

On Sunday 12 April 2026, gardaí searched a house in Acragar, Mountmellick, County Laois, under a warrant. A large quantity of drugs was allegedly found there, reportedly with an estimated street value of €7,000, and a large amount of cash was seized. A 25-year-old man has been charged and is due to appear before the courts, as reported on 14 April 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged14 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A large quantity of drugs was allegedly found at the scene.
  • The drugs reportedly carry an estimated street value of €7,000, according to a garda spokesperson.
Where
The search took place at a house in Acragar, Mountmellick, County Laois.
When
The search took place on Sunday 12 April 2026.
Investigation
  • Gardaí searched the house under a warrant.
  • A large amount of cash was seized during the search.
Other details
  • The suspect is a man aged 25.
  • The case was reported by Leinster Express on 14 April 2026.
  • This search is a different incident from the 17 April 2026 burglary in the same area (case 9976).
Charges
A 25-year-old man has been charged.
In court
The man is due to appear before the courts.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA large quantity of drugs was allegedly found at the scene. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe drugs have an estimated street value of €7,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched a house in Acragar, Mountmellick, under a warrant. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Sunday 12 April 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA large amount of cash was seized during the search. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeA 25-year-old male has been charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before the courts. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Apr2026
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí seize drugs and cash during search of Laois property

    Reports a warrant search at a house in Acragar, Mountmellick, with drugs and cash seized and a man charged. This is a different incident from the 17 April 2026 burglary at the same area (case 9976).

    accused, 25, male