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Case No. 26586Obstruction; possession of drugs (€35,000) · Co. Laois · 13 Apr 2022

Man remanded on obstruction charge in Portlaoise

Paul Holohan, 38, a man from Portlaoise, was charged with obstruction after swallowing two benzo tablets when gardaí entered a property on foot of a search warrant on 13 April 2022. The obstruction charge is connected to a €35,000 drugs seizure at O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois. At a court appearance in May 2022, it was noted that the man had 47 previous convictions, none for obstruction, and a history of heroin addiction. Judge Patricia Cronin adjourned the case to 15 September for a probation and welfare report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The defendant swallowed two benzo tablets when gardaí entered the property on foot of a search warrant.
Where
The offence occurred at O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois.
When
The incident took place on 13 April 2022.
Charges
The man was charged with obstruction connected to a €35,000 drugs seizure.
In court
Judge Patricia Cronin adjourned the case to 15 September for a probation and welfare report.
Other details
  • The man had 47 previous convictions, none for obstruction.
  • The man has a history of heroin addiction but is now heroin free.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant swallowed two benzo tablets when gardaí entered the property on foot of a search warrant. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe underlying drugs charge is worth €35,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Cronin adjourned the case to 15 September for a probation and welfare report. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man had 47 previous convictions but none for obstruction. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 May2022
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Swallowed tablets when gardaí entered

    Court appearance where the accused was remanded for a probation and welfare report on the obstruction charge connected to a €35,000 drugs seizure. Details of his 47 previous convictions and heroin addiction were noted.

    accused, Paul Holohan, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Holohan