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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23393Possession of heroin for sale or supply; possession of methadone; obstructing a garda; possession of heroin · Co. Laois · 13 Oct 2022

Man remanded in custody over heroin charges in Portlaoise

Patrick Kelly, 26, of Portlaoise, was remanded in custody after being charged with possession of heroin for sale or supply, possession of methadone, obstructing a garda and a further count of possession of heroin. He appeared via videolink before Judge Andrew Cody at Portlaoise District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt is alleged the man had heroin valued at €4,000 and €3,500 in cash at his address on 13 October. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargePatrick Kelly is charged with possession of heroin for sale or supply at his address on 13 October 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is further charged with possession of methadone and obstructing a garda on the same date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with possession of heroin at Lyster Square in Portlaoise on 23 November 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant in custody by consent to appear again via videolink on 5 January for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant appeared via videolink. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Dec2022
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Charged over heroin in Portlaoise

    First report of charges; defendant remanded in custody by consent to return on 5 January 2023 for DPP directions.

    accused, Patrick Kelly, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Kelly