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Case No. 8573Drug offence · Co. Laois · 13 Jul 2026

Drugs worth around €16,000 seized in Portlaoise house search

On Monday 13 July 2026, gardaí carried out a planned search of a house in Portlaoise, County Laois, and seized drugs worth around €16,000. Subject to analysis, the haul included heroin worth almost €12,000 and an estimated €4,000 of cocaine. The seizure was reported by Leinster Express on 17 July 2026, and no arrests or suspects have been named. Gardaí said investigations into the seizure are ongoing.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí seized drugs worth around €16,000 during a planned operation.
  • Subject to analysis, heroin worth almost €12,000 was found.
  • An estimated €4,000 of cocaine was also found during the search.
Where
The drugs were found during a planned search of a house in Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The search took place on Monday 13 July 2026.
Other details
  • The seizure was reported by Leinster Express on 17 July 2026.
  • No arrests or suspects are named in the reporting.
Investigation
Gardaí said investigations are ongoing in relation to the seizure.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized drugs worth around €16,000 during a planned operation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatSubject to analysis, heroin worth almost €12,000 was found. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatAn estimated €4,000 of cocaine was also found during the search. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were found during a planned search of a house in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Monday 13 July. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing in relation to the seizure. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jul2026
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Drugs worth around €16,000 seized by Laois Gardaí

    Reports a planned search of a house in Portlaoise on Monday 13 July that seized heroin and cocaine worth around €16,000. No arrests or suspects are named, and gardaí said investigations are ongoing.