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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14911Possession of cocaine · Co. Laois · 22 Jun 2023

E-scooter rider found with cocaine in Laois

Raymond Considine (39), a man from Portarlington, was stopped on an e-scooter at Canal Road in Portarlington on 22 June 2023, and gardaí said cocaine valued at €500 was found in his possession. Gardaí said he had been seen leaving a halting site at 8.40pm before being followed and stopped. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Judge Susan Fay ordered a probation report. The latest reported development is that he was remanded on bail to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on June 9, as reported in January 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí said cocaine valued at €500 was found in the possession of Raymond Considine (39).
  • The offence is recorded as possession of cocaine.
Where
  • Considine was stopped at Canal Road in Portarlington, County Laois.
  • Gardaí said he was seen emerging on an e-scooter from a halting site in Portarlington.
When
  • The stop took place on 22 June 2023.
  • Gardaí said he was observed at 8.40pm on that date.
Investigation
He was followed on a scooter and stopped by gardaí, who searched him.
In court
  • He appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
  • Judge Susan Fay ordered a probation report.
  • He was remanded on bail to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on June 9.
Other details
  • Gardaí said he had three previous convictions, described as of "some vintage".
  • The case was reported by Leinster Express on 19 January 2025.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCocaine valued at €500 was found in his possession. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereConsidine was stopped at Canal Road in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe stop took place on 22 June 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenHe was observed at 8.40pm on the date in question. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationHe was followed on a scooter and stopped by gardaí, who searched him. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay ordered a probation report. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on bail to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on June 9. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said he had three previous convictions, described as of some vintage. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jan2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    E-scooter rider found with cocaine in Laois

    Court report on Considine's appearance at Portlaoise District Court. The judge ordered a probation report and remanded him on bail to June 9.

    accused, Raymond Considine, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Raymond Considine