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Case No. 14238Possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 15 Feb 2025

Man accused of cocaine possession for sale or supply in Portlaoise

Savo Kukic (29), a man, is accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply in Portlaoise, with the alleged cocaine possession on 15 February 2025 and alleged cannabis possession on 16 February 2025. He is also accused of obstruction. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court on 13 March 2025, where Judge Susan Fay said she would accept jurisdiction, legal aid was approved and the case was adjourned. The latest development is the adjournment to Portlaoise District Court on 19 May.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Savo Kukic, a 29-year-old man, appeared in court accused of having cocaine for sale or supply in Portlaoise.
Where
The alleged cocaine possession took place in Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
  • The alleged cocaine possession took place on 15 February 2025 and the alleged cannabis possession on 16 February 2025.
  • He appeared before Portlaoise District Court on 13 March 2025.
Charges
He is accused of obstruction, possessing cocaine for sale or supply, and possessing cannabis.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the case was summary and could be dealt with in the district court, subject to the judge accepting jurisdiction.
Other details
  • The alleged value of the drugs was €490 in cocaine and €60 in cannabis.
  • His solicitor said he was in receipt of jobseekers allowance.
In court
  • His solicitor requested a date for mention and disclosure in the case.
  • Judge Susan Fay said she would accept jurisdiction in the case.
  • Legal aid was approved and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 19 May.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man appeared in court accused of having cocaine for sale or supply in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged cocaine possession took place in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe cocaine possession is alleged to have taken place on 15 February 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe cannabis possession is alleged to have taken place on 16 February 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with obstruction, possessing cocaine for sale or supply, and possessing cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor requested a date for mention and disclosure in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she would accept jurisdiction in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was approved and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 19 May. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the case was summary and could be dealt with in the district court, subject to the judge accepting jurisdiction. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe alleged value of the drugs was €490 in cocaine and €60 in cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused's solicitor said the client was in receipt of jobseekers allowance. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Allegedly had cocaine for sale or supply in Laois

    Court appearance of Savo Kukic before Portlaoise District Court. Alleged cocaine value €490 and cannabis €60. Case adjourned to 19 May; legal aid approved.

    accused, Savo Kukic, 29, male, namedSavo Kukic