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Case No. 21606Drug possession (heroin) · Co. Laois · 7 Sep 2022

Man sentenced for heroin possession in Portlaoise

Jordan Buckley, 29, was arrested at St Peter and Paul's Church in Portlaoise on 7 September 2022 and heroin valued at €100 was found on him at Portlaoise Garda Station. He admitted possessing the drug and had been in custody since October 2022. His solicitor told the court he had an 'egregious' addiction to heroin at the time of the offence. On 4 April 2023, Judge Andrew Cody ordered the destruction of the drugs and jailed him for one month.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced4 Apr
    2 reports
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was arrested at St Peter and Paul's Church in Portlaoise and heroin valued at €100 was found on him at Portlaoise Garda Station.
Where
The accused had an address at the Midlands Prison, Dublin Road, Portlaoise.
When
The arrest and admission of possession took place on 7 September 2022.
Charges
Jordan Buckley, 29, admitted possessing heroin in Portlaoise.
In court
Judge Andrew Cody heard the case and ordered the destruction of the drugs.
Sentence
He was jailed for one month.
Other details
  • His solicitor said he had an 'egregious' addiction to heroin at the time of the offence.
  • He had been in custody since October 2022.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was caught with heroin in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHeroin valued at €100 was discovered at the station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatJordan Buckley, 29, was caught with heroin in Portlaoise. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatHeroin valued at €100 was discovered on him. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused had an address at the Midlands Prison, Dublin Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereHe was taken to Portlaoise Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereHis address was at the Midlands Prison, Dublin Road, Portlaoise. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereHe was taken to Portlaoise Garda Station where the heroin was found. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenHe admitted possessing heroin in Portlaoise on 7 September 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody ordered the destruction of the drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was jailed for one month. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had an 'egregious' addiction to heroin at the time of the offence. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had been in custody since October 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Apr2023
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, its first report
    Heroin found after arrest at church in the Midlands

    Reports the sentencing of Jordan Buckley to one month in prison for heroin possession, including details of the arrest at St Peter and Paul's Church and the judge's order for destruction of the drugs.

    convicted, Jordan Buckley, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jordan Buckley
  2. 4 Apr2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Heroin found after arrest at Portlaoise Church

    Reports the sentencing of Jordan Buckley to one month in prison for heroin possession, including details of the arrest at St Peter and Paul's Church and the €100 heroin seizure.

    convicted, Jordan Buckley, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jordan Buckley