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Case No. 14130Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 4 Mar 2025

Man accused of possessing cannabis for sale or supply at Laois shop

Abdul Iqbal (32) is accused of having cannabis for sale or supply at Cloud 9 Convenience Store on Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Co Laois, on 4 March 2025. The drugs were allegedly discovered at the shop, and no victim is named in the sources. On 27 March 2025 Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked Portlaoise District Court for a two-month adjournment for DPP directions, and Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 12 May for those directions. The latest development is that the case is awaiting DPP directions at the 12 May hearing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Abdul Iqbal is accused of having cannabis for sale or supply.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Cloud 9 Convenience Store, Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Co Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 4 March 2025.
Investigation
The drugs were allegedly discovered at the shop.
Charges
Abdul Iqbal is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply, and no formal charge is reported in the sources.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the allegation is over the threshold at which the court can direct.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked Portlaoise District Court for a two-month adjournment for DPP directions on 27 March 2025.
  • Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 12 May for DPP directions.
Other details
Abdul Iqbal is listed as being of Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, and is aged 32.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAbdul Iqbal is accused of having cannabis for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Cloud 9 Convenience Store on Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 4 March 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe drugs were allegedly discovered at the shop. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked for an adjournment for directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSergeant Kirby said the allegation is over the threshold at which the court can direct. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA two-month adjournment for DPP directions was requested. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 12 May for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Mar2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Allegedly had drugs for sale or supply at Laois shop

    Court directions hearing for Abdul Iqbal. The article gives the court, the adjournment date and the Garda request for DPP directions.

    accused, Abdul Iqbal, 32, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Abdul Iqbal