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Case No. 15980Drug trafficking · Co. Laois · 13 Jul 2024

Man accused of having cocaine for sale or supply in Laois appears in court

Anthony Quinn (33), of Camira, Mountmellick, is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply at Rath, Ballybrittas, Co Laois, on July 13, 2024. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said in court that it would be alleged he had €500 worth of cocaine. At his first appearance at Portlaoise District Court, reported in September 2024, his barrister Brian Mallon BL said he was pleading not guilty. The latest development is that the case was put back to July 8, 2025, to allow time for a certificate of analysis to be produced.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Anthony Quinn, aged 33, of Camira, Mountmellick, is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply.
Charges
  • The offence is described as drug trafficking.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said it would be alleged that the accused had €500 worth of cocaine.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Rath, Ballybrittas, Co Laois.
When
The alleged offence is dated July 13, 2024.
In court
  • The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court before Judge Nicola Andrews.
  • Brian Mallon BL said his client was pleading not guilty and would require a hearing date.
  • The case was put back to Portlaoise District Court on July 8, 2025, to allow time for a certificate of analysis to be produced.
Other details
The court report was published on 25 September 2024, though the article metadata lists 24 September 2024.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Rath, Ballybrittas. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence is dated July 13, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeAnthony Quinn is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged the accused had €500 worth of cocaine. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused is pleading not guilty. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was put back to July 8, 2025 to allow time for a certificate of analysis to be produced. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Sep2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man allegedly had cocaine for sale or supply in Laois

    Court report on the first appearance. The accused is pleading not guilty, and the case was put back to July 8, 2025 for a certificate of analysis. No existing case matches this one.

    accused, Anthony Quinn, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Quinn