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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8484Drug offence and participation in a criminal organisation · Co. Laois · 16 Feb 2026

Man before court on drug and criminal organisation charges over Mountmellick storage facility

On 16 February 2026, Blazej Ozanski (31), a man, allegedly had cannabis in his possession at a storage facility in Townspark, Mountmellick, Laois. He is also accused of having cannabis for sale or supply to others and of participating in a criminal organisation under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act between 15 May 2024 and 16 February 2026. At Tullamore District Court, the DPP directed that a book of evidence be prepared and time was extended for its service, and the judge remanded him in custody to 2 September. In the meantime he was told to speak to his solicitor, Patrick Martin.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Blazej Ozanski (31), a man, is accused of a drug offence and participation in a criminal organisation.
Where
The alleged cannabis offence took place at a storage facility in Townspark, Mountmellick.
When
The alleged cannabis offence took place on 16 February 2026.
Charges
  • He is accused of having cannabis in his possession.
  • He is accused of having cannabis in his possession for sale or supply to others.
  • He is charged under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act for the period from 15 May 2024 to 16 February 2026.
  • The Section 72 charge alleges fitting of concealed compartments in motor vehicles as participation in a criminal organisation.
In court
  • The DPP directed that a book of evidence be prepared, and time was extended for its service.
  • A remand to 2 September was sought, and the judge remanded the accused, who is in custody, to that date.
Other details
The accused was told to speak to his solicitor, Patrick Martin, in the meantime.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged cannabis offence took place at a storage facility in Townspark, Mountmellick. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged cannabis offence took place on 16 February. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of having cannabis in his possession. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of having cannabis in his possession for sale or supply to others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act for the period from 15 May 2024 to 16 February 2026. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe Section 72 charge alleges fitting of concealed compartments in motor vehicles as the participation in a criminal organisation. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP had directed that a book of evidence be prepared in the case. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtTime was extended for service of the book of evidence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA remand to 2 September was sought for service of the book of evidence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused, who is in custody, to 2 September. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused was told to speak to his solicitor, Patrick Martin, in the meantime. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jul2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man before Tullamore District Court on criminal organisation charge

    First report on this case. Court appearance at Tullamore District Court; book of evidence awaited and accused remanded in custody to 2 September.

    accused, Blazej Ozanski, 31, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Blazej Ozanski