Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10512Possession of an explosive substance · Co. Laois · 4 Nov 2025

Man facing explosives charge in Laois challenges its constitutionality

Karolis Peckauskas, a 38-year-old man, has been charged with possession of an explosive substance, namely four threaded pipe end caps and six litres of hydrogen peroxide, relating to an incident at O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, on Tuesday 4 November 2025. No victim is named in the available facts. He has been in custody since November and appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link, where he is challenging the constitutionality of the charge in the High Court. Judge Susan Fay remanded the case to Portlaoise District Court on 23 March, and Detective Sergeant Michael Ahern later requested an adjournment to 7 April for service of the book of evidence, the latest development reported. Possible further charges and a trial venue are also being considered.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Karolis Peckauskas, a 38-year-old man, is charged with possession of an explosive substance.
Where
The charge relates to an incident at O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The alleged offence occurred on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Weapon
The charged items are four threaded pipe end caps and six litres of hydrogen peroxide.
Other details
No victim is named in the available facts.
In court
  • Karolis Peckauskas appeared at Portlaoise District Court via video link, reported on 15 March 2026.
  • He is challenging the constitutionality of the charge in the High Court.
  • Counsel said the State was not ready with the book of evidence.
  • Judge Susan Fay remanded the case to Portlaoise District Court on 23 March.
  • Detective Sergeant Michael Ahern requested an adjournment to 7 April for service of the book of evidence.
  • The defendant has been in custody since November.
Investigation
Possible further charges and a venue for trial are being considered.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKarolis Peckauskas appeared at Portlaoise District Court via video link. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe charge relates to an incident at O'Moore Place, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationPossible further charges and a venue for trial are being considered. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant is challenging the constitutionality of the charge in the High Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtCounsel said the State was not ready with the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtDetective Sergeant Michael Ahern requested an adjournment to 7 April for service of the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant has been in custody since November. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay remanded the case to Portlaoise District Court on 23 March. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Court told constitutionality of explosives charge being challenged

    Adds the defendant's High Court challenge to the constitutionality of the charge, the adjournment to 7 April for service of the book of evidence, the possibility of further charges and a trial venue, and that he has been in custody since November.

    accused, Karolis Peckauskas, 38, male, namedKarolis Peckauskas