Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9893Drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 2 Apr 2026

Man accused of having drugs for sale or supply at Portlaoise Train Station

Derek Shevlin, a 33-year-old man, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at Portlaoise Train Station in Laois on 2 April 2026. Gardaí described the amount as allegedly sizable. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked for a long adjournment and Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case to 15 November for DPP directions. The latest reported development is that adjournment, which sends the case back to the District Court for a decision on directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Derek Shevlin, a 33-year-old man, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply.
  • Gardaí said the amount of drugs was allegedly sizable.
Where
The drugs are alleged to have been at Portlaoise Train Station, Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 2 April 2026.
Charges
Shevlin is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at Portlaoise Train Station.
In court
  • Shevlin appeared before Portlaoise District Court, and the appearance was reported on 28 April 2026.
  • Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on 15 November for DPP directions.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked for a long adjournment.
Other details
The articles give 15 November without a year.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí said the amount of drugs was allegedly sizable. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe drugs are alleged to have been at Portlaoise Train Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 2 April 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant asked for a long adjournment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeDerek Shevlin is accused of having drugs for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtDerek Shevlin appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on 15 November for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Apr2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man allegedly had drugs at Portlaoise Train Station

    Reports the District Court appearance of Derek Shevlin, the adjournment to 15 November for DPP directions, and the garda description of a large amount of drugs.

    accused, Derek Shevlin, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Derek Shevlin