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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12498Drug offences (possession of heroin) and obstruction of gardaí · Co. Offaly

Man fined over heroin possession and obstruction after attempting to swallow drug in Tullamore

Martin Killian (36) pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court to possession of heroin and obstructing gardaí after he tried to swallow a wrap during a search. He was fined €100 on each drug charge and remanded on bail for sentencing on a separate theft charge.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 Oct
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man tried to swallow heroin when gardaí tried to search him. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereGardaí saw the accused at Cormac Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenGardaí saw the accused acting suspiciously on August 6 last. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationTwo gardaí saw the accused acting suspiciously with something in his hand. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationWhen told he would be searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act, he put an item into his mouth and had to be restrained from swallowing it. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationHe spat out a wrap of what gardaí believed to be heroin and was taken to Tullamore Garda Station and charged. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to possession of diamorphine and unlawful obstruction of gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was also accused of stealing four packets of Red Bull valued at €26 from a Spar on Arden Road on November 28, 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on bail to appear on October 22 for the theft sentence to be finalised. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceTwo fines of €100 each were imposed on him. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was given nine months to pay the drug fines. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had already admitted and paid compensation for the theft. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused had 43 previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Oct2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly gardai had to stop man from swallowing heroin during search

    Court report on the sentencing of Martin Killian at Tullamore District Court. The article gives the date of the search as August 6 last without a year. The theft offence from November 28, 2023 is still to be sentenced on October 22.

    convicted, Martin Killian, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Killian