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Case No. 14243Possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 27 Oct 2024

Man admits cocaine for sale or supply in Portlaoise

On 27 October 2024, Christian Cekiso (30, a man of 28 Bianconi Way, Portlaoise) had cocaine for sale or supply at an apartment on Grattan Street, Portlaoise, and a search found weighing scales and 14 bags of cocaine valued at €595. At Portlaoise District Court, reported in March 2025, he admitted the offence and pleaded guilty, and the judge ordered a probation report and asked for an assessment of his suitability for community service. The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 23 June, and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Christian Cekiso (30) admitted having cocaine for sale or supply in Portlaoise.
Where
The cocaine was held at an apartment on Grattan Street, Portlaoise.
When
The offence took place on 27 October 2024.
Investigation
A search of the property found weighing scales and 14 bags of cocaine valued at €595.
Cause
  • Gardaí said the man had a cocaine addiction and had been selling drugs to fund his own habit.
  • His solicitor, Josephine Fitzpatrick, said he had been supplying friends to feed his own habit.
Other details
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the man was cooperative with gardaí.
  • The man is listed as living at 28 Bianconi Way, Portlaoise.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to the offence.
In court
  • He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where the judge ordered a probation report and asked for an assessment of suitability for community service.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 23 June.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatChristian Cekiso admitted having cocaine for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe cocaine was held at an apartment on Grattan Street, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 27 October 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe man had a cocaine addiction. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe man had been selling drugs to fund his own habit. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA search of the property found weighing scales and 14 bags of cocaine valued at €595. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man pleaded guilty to the offence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered a probation report and asked for an assessment of suitability for community service. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 23 June. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man was supplying friends with cocaine in Laois

    Cekiso admitted the offence at Portlaoise District Court and pleaded guilty. The judge ordered a probation report and adjourned the case to 23 June.

    accused, Christian Cekiso, 30, male, namedChristian Cekiso