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Case No. 15981Possession of drugs (cocaine and cannabis) · Co. Laois · 3 Aug 2021

Man fined €500 for possessing cocaine and cannabis in Laois

Aristot Tambidila (27) admitted possessing cocaine and cannabis at a house in Millbrook, Portlaoise, on 3 August 2021, where gardaí valued the drugs at €35 and €20. He was also found with cannabis valued at €20 at Market Square, Portlaoise, on 8 August 2022. He pleaded guilty at Portlaoise District Court, where Judge Nicola Andrews fined him €1,000 with six months to pay, reported on 25 September 2024. On appeal, the fine was reduced to €500 with six months to pay.

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  6. Sentenced24 Sep
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Key facts

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What happened
Aristot Tambidila, aged 27, admitted having cocaine and cannabis in Laois.
Where
  • The cocaine and cannabis were found at a house in Millbrook, Portlaoise.
  • Cannabis valued at €20 was found on him at Market Square, Portlaoise, on 8 August 2022.
When
The Millbrook offence took place on 3 August 2021.
Investigation
Cocaine valued at €35 and cannabis valued at €20 were found in a search of the Millbrook house.
Charges
He admitted having cannabis at Market Square, Portlaoise, on 8 August 2022.
In court
He appeared before Portlaoise District Court and pleaded guilty to the offences.
Sentence
  • Judge Nicola Andrews fined him €1,000 with six months to pay.
  • On appeal, the fine was reduced to €500 with six months to pay.
Other details
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he had 53 previous convictions and was well known to the court.
  • His counsel said he was working in construction and earning around €500 a week.
  • The article gives his address as 7 Millbrook, Portlaoise, and says he now lives in Dublin.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe cocaine and cannabis were admitted at a house in Millbrook, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe Millbrook offence took place on 3 August 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationCocaine valued at €35 and cannabis valued at €20 were found during a search of a house in Millbrook. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationCannabis valued at €20 was found on him at Market Square, Portlaoise, on 8 August 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe admitted having cannabis at Market Square, Portlaoise, on 8 August 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty to the offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Nicola Andrews fined him €1,000 with six months to pay. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceOn appeal, the judge reduced the fine to €500 with six months to pay. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 53 previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis counsel said he was working in construction earning around €500 a week. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Sep2024
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man had cocaine and cannabis in Laois

    Court report on the sentencing. The article adds the guilty plea, the Millbrook and Market Square offences, the seized values, the previous convictions, and the fine reduced from €1,000 to €500.

    convicted, Aristot Tambidila, 27, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Aristot Tambidila