Ireland Case No. 23392Drugs offence (possession of cannabis and cocaine) · Co. Laois · 1 Sep 2021
Man admits having drugs at Electric Picnic
Adam Costello, 25, of Stepaside, Dublin, admitted having cannabis and cocaine at Electric Picnic on 1 September 2021. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter at Portlaoise District Court until 9 February 2023 for documentary evidence that he is addressing his addiction issues.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court30 Dec
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAdam Costello admitted having cannabis and cocaine at Electric Picnic on 1 September 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe cannabis was valued at €60. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe cocaine was valued at €350. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatHe was searched at the festival. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter until 9 February for documentary evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHe has no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHe was cooperative and very apologetic. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHe works as a roofer. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHe was with a group sharing the drugs but was carrying them. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHe had attended St John of God's for addiction issues in the past. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHe had relapsed about a month before the festival. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHe brought €500 which was paid to the court poor box. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Dec2022Admitted having drugs at Electric Picnic
First court appearance; defendant admitted possession of cannabis (€60) and cocaine (€350) at Electric Picnic; adjourned for documentary evidence of addressing addiction issues.
accused, Adam Costello, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Costello