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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14842Drug offences · Co. Laois

Man charged after cannabis herb worth €3,200 seized in Mountmellick

Laois Gardaí seized cannabis herb with an estimated value of €3,200 during a search of a property on Pearse Street in Mountmellick. A 26-year-old man was arrested following the discovery of the drugs. The man has since been charged and is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court at a later date. The report was published on 22 January 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged22 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Cannabis herb with an estimated value of €3,200 was seized.
Where
The drugs were found during a search of a property on Pearse Street, Mountmellick, Laois.
When
The seizure was reported on 22 January 2025; the date of the search is not given.
Investigation
Laois Gardaí discovered the drugs during the search of the property.
Other details
  • Drugs valued at over €3,000 were seized in Laois, and the case is categorised as drug offences.
  • The suspect is a 26-year-old man; his nationality is not stated.
Charges
The man was arrested following the discovery of the drugs and has since been charged.
In court
The man is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court at a later date.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCannabis herb with an estimated value of €3,200 was seized in Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were found during a search of a property on Pearse Street. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man has since been charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court at a later date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherA man was arrested after drugs valued at over €3,000 were seized in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jan2025
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man arrested after drugs valued at over €3,000 seized in Laois

    Reports a search of a Pearse Street property in Mountmellick, the estimated value of the cannabis herb, the 26-year-old man's arrest and charge, and his next court date at Portlaoise District Court.

    accused, 26, male