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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23077Drug offence · Co. Laois · 20 May 2026

Man remanded on bail over drugs and cash found at Portlaoise address

Adam Klepa, 46, of Portlaoise, appeared at Portlaoise District Court on 25 October 2026, where he was accused of having drugs for sale or supply at his address on 20 May 2026. Judge Andrew Gubbins deferred a legal aid application and remanded the man on bail, adjourning the case to 16 November 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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4 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeAdam Klepa is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at his address on 20 May 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court before Judge Andrew Gubbins. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge deferred the legal aid application until DPP directions were before the court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man was remanded on bail and the case was adjourned to 16 November 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Oct2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Legal aid deferred as Laois court told €14,410 cash found in house

    First court appearance; legal aid deferred pending DPP directions; remanded on bail; case adjourned to 16 November 2026.

    accused, Adam Klepa, 46, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Adam Klepa