Ireland Gardaí given more time to prepare book of evidence in criminal organisation charge case
Blazej Ozanski, a 31-year-old man, has been charged with possession of cannabis for sale or supply at a storage facility in Townspark, Mountmellick, and with a criminal organisation offence under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act. The alleged drug offence took place on February 16, 2026, and the criminal organisation charge covers May 15, 2024 to February 16, 2026, and alleges the fitting of sophisticated concealed compartments in motor vehicles. At Tullamore District Court, Sergeant Brendan Kearns said the book of evidence was still being prepared, and Judge Andrew Cody remanded Ozanski, who is on bail and did not object, to appear again on October 7, 2026. This was the latest development, reported by Offaly Live on September 11, 2026.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí were given more time to prepare a book of evidence against a man accused of a drug offence and involvement in a criminal organisation.
- Other details
- The accused is Blazej Ozanski, a 31-year-old man.
- Offaly Live first reported the case on September 11, 2026.
- When
- The alleged drug offence took place on February 16, 2026.
- The criminal organisation charge covers the period from May 15, 2024 to February 16, 2026.
- Where
- The alleged cannabis was found at a storage facility in Townspark, Mountmellick.
- Charges
- Ozanski is charged with possession of cannabis for sale or supply.
- Ozanski is charged with a criminal organisation offence under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act.
- Cause
- The criminal organisation charge alleges the fitting of sophisticated concealed compartments in motor vehicles.
- Investigation
- The book of evidence was still being prepared, and an extension of time to October 7 was applied for.
- In court
- Sergeant Brendan Kearns made the application at Tullamore District Court.
- Judge Andrew Cody remanded Ozanski to appear again on October 7.
- Ozanski, who is on bail, had no objection to the application.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí were given more time to prepare a book of evidence against a man accused of a drug offence and involvement in a criminal organisation. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged drug offence took place on February 16. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe book of evidence was still being prepared, and an extension of time to October 7 was applied for. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeOzanski is accused of having cannabis in his possession, and cannabis for sale or supply, at a storage facility in Townspark, Mountmellick. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeOzanski is charged with an offence under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act for the period from May 15, 2024 to February 16, 2026. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe criminal organisation charge alleges fitting of sophisticated concealed compartments in motor vehicles. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtSergeant Brendan Kearns told Tullamore District Court that the book of evidence against Blazej Ozanski was still being prepared. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded Ozanski to appear again on October 7. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtOzanski, who is on bail, had no objection to the application. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Sep2026Offaly court gives gardai more time in criminal organisation charge case
First report on this case. Adds the charges (cannabis possession with intent to supply and a Section 72 Criminal Justice Act criminal organisation offence), the storage facility location, and the adjournment to October 7.
accused, Blazej Ozanski, 31, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Blazej Ozanski