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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19610Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois

Man accused of drugs possession for sale in Portlaoise

John Lawlor, 43, of 11 Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise, Laois, is accused of possessing Xanax tablets and amphetamines for sale or supply at his address on April 14 last. He appeared in court on October 4, 2023, where he was remanded on a €35,000 Midlands drugs charge, according to a headline in the report. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on December 7, and Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said gardaí did not yet have directions from the DPP. The latest development is that the case is adjourned to December 7.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
John Lawlor is accused of possessing Xanax tablets and amphetamines for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offence took place at his address at 11 Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise, Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on April 14 last, according to the report published on October 4, 2023.
Other details
  • The suspect is 43 years old and is named in the report as John Lawlor.
  • The sources do not state the suspect's nationality.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said gardaí did not yet have directions from the DPP in the matter.
In court
  • John Lawlor appeared in court on October 4, 2023, and was remanded.
  • A headline in the report describes the case as a €35,000 Midlands drugs charge.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on December 7.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is accused of having Xanax tablets and amphetamines for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe man has an address at 11 Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on April 14 last, at his address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant said gardaí did not yet have directions from the DPP in the matter. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA man appeared in court accused of having Xanax and amphetamines in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man was remanded on a €35,000 Midlands drugs charge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on December 7. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Oct2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of having drugs in Portlaoise

    Court appearance report: John Lawlor, 43, of 11 Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise, accused of possessing Xanax and amphetamines for sale or supply on April 14 last. Remanded; Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said there were no DPP directions yet; case adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on December 7.

    accused, John Lawlor, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Lawlor