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Case No. 17007Drug possession (cocaine for sale or supply); money laundering · Co. Kildare · 18 Aug 2023

Laois man to face trial over alleged cocaine possession and money laundering

Liam Ryan (29), of Morett, Emo, is accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply and of money laundering a sum of €2,150 in cash on the Dublin Road, Monasterevin, Co Kildare, on August 18, 2023. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where a book of evidence was said to take four weeks to prepare, and Judge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid and remanded him on bail. The case was reported on June 7, 2024, and the latest development is that it was adjourned back to June 24.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The alleged offences are drug possession and money laundering.
Where
The alleged offence took place on the Dublin Road, Monasterevin, Co Kildare.
When
The alleged offence took place on August 18, 2023.
Charges
  • The accused is charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply.
  • The accused is charged with money laundering a sum of €2,150 in cash.
Other details
  • The accused, Liam Ryan, is 29 years old and is listed as being of Morett, Emo.
  • The court appearance was reported by Leinster Express on June 7, 2024.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court; one report says a sitting of Portlaoise Circuit Court was told about the book of evidence.
  • A book of evidence was said to take four weeks to prepare.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid to the accused.
  • The accused was remanded on bail.
  • The case was adjourned back to June 24.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place on the Dublin Road, Monasterevin. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on August 18, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with money laundering a sum of €2,150 in cash. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was said to take four weeks to prepare. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid, remanded the accused on bail and adjourned the case to June 24. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jun2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois man faces trial over alleged drugs and money laundering

    Court report on the accused's appearance at Portlaoise District Court and Portlaoise Circuit Court. Gives the charges, the location of the alleged offence in Monasterevin, the book of evidence timeline, bail, and the adjournment to June 24.

    accused, Liam Ryan, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam Ryan