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Case No. 20413Possession of drugs for personal use · Co. Laois · 13 Jan 2023

Man sentenced over drugs found on train at Portarlington

Michael Connors, 37, of Tallaght, Dublin, was arrested at Portarlington Train Station in County Laois on 13 January 2023 after gardaí found 98 Alprazolam tablets and cannabis on him during a multi-agency check on trains from Dublin. He was charged with possession of drugs for personal use and pleaded guilty. In July 2023, Judge Andrew Cody sentenced him to two months in prison, suspended for two years. The man was already serving a separate jail sentence at the time of sentencing.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced7 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
Michael Connors, 37, of 10 Marlfield Crescent, Tallaght, Dublin, was found with 98 Alprazolam tablets valued at €198 and cannabis valued at €20.
Where
The arrest took place at Portarlington Train Station, County Laois.
When
He was arrested on 13 January 2023.
Cause
Gardaí were conducting checks on trains coming from Dublin as part of a multi-agency operation.
Investigation
Gardaí had become aware of a person on board who was in the toilet with his girlfriend.
Charges
He was charged with possession of drugs for personal use.
In court
Defence solicitor Aine Rushe BL said her client was pleading guilty to the offence.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Cody sentenced the man to two months in prison, suspended for two years.
Other details
The man was serving a separate jail sentence and was reported to be doing well in prison.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe suspect is Michael Connors, 37, of 10 Marlfield Crescent, Tallaght, Dublin. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatGardaí had become aware of a person on board who was in the toilet with his girlfriend. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatGardaí found 98 Alprazolam tablets valued at €198 and cannabis valued at €20 on the man. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenHe was arrested at Portarlington Train Station on 13 January 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were conducting checks on trains coming from Dublin as part of a multi-agency operation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defence solicitor Aine Rushe BL said her client was pleading guilty to the offence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody sentenced the man to two months in prison but suspended the sentence for two years. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man was serving a jail sentence and is doing well in prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Had drugs on train in Laois

    Reports the guilty plea and sentencing of Michael Connors for drugs possession after being found on a train at Portarlington.

    suspect, Michael Connors, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Connors