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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10018Drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 12 Apr 2024

Man accused of drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise granted bail

Emmet Ward (35) of Acragar, Mountmellick, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at Bridge Street, Portlaoise, and at his address on April 12, 2024. Gardaí described the seizure as a "sizable" amount of drugs and cash. At Portlaoise District Court, Ward made no reply when charged under caution, and Det Garda Pat Camon said there was no objection to bail and that agreed conditions applied. Judge Susan Fay granted bail, and the case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on December 14.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Emmet Ward is accused of having drugs for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offences took place at Bridge Street, Portlaoise, and at Ward's address in Acragar, Mountmellick.
When
The alleged offences are dated April 12, 2024.
Investigation
  • Det Garda Pat Camon described the seizure as quite a sizable amount of drugs and quite a sizable amount of cash.
  • The article does not give a sum or quantity for the seizure.
Charges
Ward made no reply when charged under caution.
In court
  • The court appearance at Portlaoise District Court was reported on April 19, 2026.
  • Det Garda Pat Camon said Ward was not objecting to bail and that bail conditions had been agreed.
  • Det Garda Pat Camon requested a six-month adjournment.
  • Judge Susan Fay noted that the bail conditions included remaining sober and of good behaviour.
  • The case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on December 14.
Sentence
Judge Susan Fay granted Ward bail.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEmmet Ward is accused of having drugs for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at Bridge Street, Portlaoise, and at the accused's address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence is dated April 12, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationDet Garda Pat Camon described the seizure as quite a sizable amount and quite a sizable amount of cash. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused made no reply when charged under caution. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was not objecting to bail but bail conditions had been agreed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtDet Garda Pat Camon requested a six-month adjournment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay noted that the bail conditions included remaining sober and of good behaviour. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on December 14. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Susan Fay granted bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Apr2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man before court as Laois Gardaí say ‘sizable’ amount of cash and drugs seized

    Court appearance report. The article gives the alleged offence date as April 12, 2024, which differs from the 2026 publication date; recorded as written. The article describes a seizure of drugs and cash but does not give a sum or quantity.

    accused, Emmet Ward, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Emmet Ward