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Case No. 29611Possession of drugs (cannabis); drug trafficking (sale or supply) · Co. Laois · 4 May 2021

Man sentenced in Laois on cannabis possession and supply charges

On 4 May 2021, gardaí searched a house in Spa Hill, Mountrath, Laois at 8pm and found a small amount of cannabis herb, a microwave, weighing scales, a tick list, and a bag of cannabis valued at €1,760 out the back of the house. Edward Kavanagh, a 38-year-old man from Mountrath, was charged with possession of drugs and possession of drugs for sale or supply. He had 11 previous convictions, including 4 under the Misuse of Drugs Act. On 16 October 2021, Judge Catherine Staines at Laois court sentenced him to a six-month prison term suspended for one year with a €100 bond, warning him he would go to prison if he came before the court again.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Oct
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Key facts

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What happened
A small amount of cannabis herb, a microwave, weighing scales, and a tick list were found during the search, and a bag out the back of the house contained cannabis herb valued at €1,760.
Where
The search was carried out at a house in Spa Hill, Mountrath, Laois.
When
The search was carried out at 8pm on 4 May 2021.
Charges
Edward Kavanagh was charged with possession of drugs and possession of drugs for sale or supply.
In court
Judge Catherine Staines sentenced the defendant at Laois court on 16 October 2021.
Sentence
The defendant received a six-month prison term suspended for one year with a €100 bond.
Other details
  • The defendant had 11 previous convictions, including 4 under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
  • Defence counsel said the defendant is well liked in his local area and is very involved in the GAA.
  • The defendant had been using cannabis at the time and held his hands up when detected by gardaí.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA small amount of cannabis herb, a microwave, weighing scales and a tick list were found during the search. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA bag found out the back of the house contained cannabis herb valued at €1,760. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe search was carried out at 8pm on 4 May 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeEdward Kavanagh was charged with possession of drugs and possession of drugs for sale or supply at his home address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Catherine Staines imposed the sentence and warned the defendant he would go to prison if he came before the court again. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 11 previous convictions, including 4 under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said the defendant is well liked in his local area and is very involved in the GAA. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had been using cannabis at the time and held his hands up when detected by gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Oct2021
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man very involved in GAA sentenced in Laois court on cannabis dealing charge

    Reports the sentencing of Edward Kavanagh, who received a six-month prison term suspended for one year with a €100 bond. He had 11 previous convictions including 4 under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Judge Catherine Staines warned him that if he came before the court again he would go to prison.

    convicted, Edward Kavanagh, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Edward Kavanagh