Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19509Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois

Man accused of drugs possession for sale in Portlaoise

Lukasz Krol, 35, of Oakleaf Place, Knockmay, Portlaoise, was charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply, relating to cannabis allegedly found at an address in Cherrygrove, Portlaoise, on September 15. The articles do not give the year of the alleged offence. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the drugs were valued at €400 and found with weighing scales and asked for a lengthy remand because of drug-testing delays. Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on March 4 for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Cannabis valued at €400 and weighing scales were found, according to Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby.
Where
The alleged offence took place at an address in Cherrygrove, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged offence was on September 15; the articles do not give the year.
Charges
Lukasz Krol was charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply.
Other details
Lukasz Krol is 35 and of 38 Oakleaf Place, Knockmay, Portlaoise.
Investigation
Gardaí said delays caused by a backlog in drug testing mean the case needs a lengthy remand.
In court
  • The case was first reported when Lukasz Krol appeared in Portlaoise District Court, reported on October 14, 2023.
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded Lukasz Krol on continuing bail to appear before Portlaoise District Court on March 4 for DPP directions.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDrugs valued at €400 and weighing scales were found. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence is alleged to have happened at an address in Cherrygrove, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence was on September 15. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was accused of possession of drugs for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí asked for a lengthy remand because of delays in drug testing. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail to appear before Portlaoise District Court on March 4 for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused is of Oakleaf Place, Knockmay, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 13 Oct2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of having drugs in Portlaoise

    First report of the court appearance. The article says the accused was charged with having cannabis at an address in Cherrygrove, Portlaoise, on September 15 but does not give the year.

    accused, Lukasz Krol, 35, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lukasz Krol