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Case No. 21352Drug possession (cannabis and amphetamine) · Co. Laois · 20 Jul 2021

Man admits cannabis and amphetamine possession at Portlaoise District Court

Gardaí allegedly found cannabis and amphetamine during a search on July 20, 2021, at the Mountmellick, Co Laois address of Tashvir Singh, a 28-year-old man, who is accused of having the drugs there. On April 26, 2023, at Portlaoise District Court, Singh admitted having the cannabis and amphetamine, which were valued at €10 and €70. Judge Andrew Cody noted the plea and said he would deal with the matter on May 4, and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Tashvir Singh, 28, admitted having cannabis and amphetamines.
  • The cannabis was valued at €10 and the amphetamine at €70.
Where
Singh's address is 41 College View, Mountmellick, Co Laois.
When
The drugs were allegedly found at the address on July 20, 2021.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the drugs were discovered following a search of the address.
Charges
Singh is accused of having the drugs at his address.
In court
  • The case was before Portlaoise District Court on April 26, 2023.
  • Judge Andrew Cody noted Singh's plea.
  • Judge Andrew Cody said he would deal with the matter on May 4.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man admitted having cannabis and amphetamines. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe cannabis was valued at €10 and the amphetamine at €70. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused lived at 41 College View, Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe drugs were allegedly found at his address on July 20, 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí discovered the drugs after a search of the address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of having the drugs at his address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted the plea and will deal with the matter on May 4. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Apr2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Before Laois court for being caught with cannabis and speed

    Reports that Tashvir Singh entered a guilty plea at Portlaoise District Court, gives the drug values (cannabis €10, amphetamine €70), and says the judge will deal with the matter on May 4.

    accused, Tashvir Singh, 28, male, namedTashvir Singh