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Case No. 14112Possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 3 Aug 2024

Man accused of having over €5,000 in cocaine in Laois

Brian McCann (41) is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply at Aldi, Main Street, Portarlington, Co Laois, on August 3, 2024, with the alleged drugs valued at €5,200. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby requested a further two months for the investigation while gardaí awaited a certificate of analysis. Solicitor Philip Meagher questioned the delay and asked that the matter be marked peremptory against the state, and the judge marked it so. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on May 26.

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

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What happened
  • Brian McCann, 41, is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply.
  • The alleged drugs were valued at €5,200.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Aldi, Main Street, Portarlington, County Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on August 3, 2024.
Charges
The charge is possession of cocaine for sale or supply.
Investigation
Gardaí were waiting on a certificate of analysis.
In court
  • The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby requested a further two months for the investigation.
  • Solicitor Philip Meagher questioned the delay and asked that the matter be marked peremptory against the state.
  • The judge marked the matter peremptory and adjourned it to Portlaoise District Court on May 26.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBrian McCann is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe alleged drugs were valued at €5,200. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Aldi, Main Street, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on August 3, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were waiting on a certificate of analysis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is having cocaine for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí requested a further two months for the investigation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defence asked that the matter be marked peremptory against the state. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge marked the matter peremptory and adjourned it to Portlaoise District Court on May 26. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Mar2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of having over €5,000 in cocaine in Laois

    First report of this court appearance. Gives the alleged location, the value of the drugs (€5,200), the garda request for more time, and the adjournment to May 26. Solicitor Philip Meagher is mentioned only as counsel questioning the delay, not as a party.

    accused, Brian McCann, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian McCann