Ireland Man accused of having €7,500 of cocaine in Laois
On April 6, 2024, gardaí allegedly found suspected cocaine valued at €7,500 after an ANPR alert led them to stop an Audi A6 at Cappakeel in Portlaoise. Anthony Quinn, 33, of Camira, Mountmellick, appeared before Portlaoise District Court and was accused of having cocaine for sale or supply, and gardaí claimed a drug debt over €120,000 and addiction, which the defence disputed. Detective Garda Michael O'Donovan objected to bail, and the judge fixed bail at €5,000 cash with conditions and remanded the man in custody with consent to bail, as reported on April 12, 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Suspected cocaine valued at €7,500 was allegedly found.
- Where
- The car was stopped at Cappakeel in Portlaoise.
- When
- The alleged offence took place on April 6, 2024, at about 1pm.
- Cause
- An ANPR device alerted gardaí to the Audi A6 the defendant was driving.
- Investigation
- A white plastic bag of suspected cocaine was found in the rear of the car, according to one account, while another report says the €7,500 was found in the back of a garda car after the man was arrested for a motoring offence.
- Gardaí said the car had been inspected before use that day and the defendant was the only other person in it.
- The vehicle was searched and the defendant was given a drug swab.
- Detective Garda Michael O'Donovan said the defendant made full admissions in interview.
- Charges
- Anthony Quinn, 33, of Camira, Mountmellick, was accused of having cocaine for sale or supply.
- In court
- The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court.
- Detective Garda Michael O'Donovan objected to bail given the seriousness of the charge.
- The judge fixed bail at €5,000 in cash with conditions and remanded the man in custody with consent to bail.
- Other details
- Gardaí claimed the defendant had a drug debt of over €120,000 and was addicted to drugs.
- The defence said there was no evidence before the court that the man was addicted to drugs.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe car was stopped at Cappakeel in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence was on April 6, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeAn ANPR device alerted gardaí to the Audi A6 the defendant was driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí found a white plastic bag of suspected cocaine valued at €7,500 in the rear of the car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí said the car had been inspected before use that day and the defendant was the only other person in it. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationThe defendant made full admissions in interview, according to Detective Garda Michael O’Donovan. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeAnthony Quinn was accused of having cocaine for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtDetective Garda Michael O’Donovan objected to bail given the seriousness of the charge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge fixed bail at €5,000 in cash with conditions and remanded the man in custody with consent to bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherGardaí claimed the defendant had a drug debt of over €120,000 and was addicted to drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said there was no evidence before the court that the man was addicted to drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Apr2024Man accused of having €7,500 of cocaine in Laois
Reports the April 6, 2024 stop at Cappakeel, Portlaoise, the €7,500 seizure and the bail hearing. The incident date and amount differ from existing case 15980 (July 13, 2024, €500), so it is treated as a separate case.
accused, Anthony Quinn, 33, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Quinn