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Case No. 29471Possession of drugs (cannabis, cocaine); possession for sale or supply (cannabis, cocaine) · Co. Laois · 20 Nov 2020

Portarlington man sentenced to community service for drug possession

On 20 November 2020, a search under warrant at 48 Clanlamire Close, Portarlington, Laois, found cannabis valued at €1,544, cocaine valued at €333, and €2,051 in cash. Shane Culleton, 31, a man from Portarlington, was charged with possession and possession for sale or supply of both cannabis and cocaine. He pleaded guilty to all charges at Portlaoise District Court. On 26 October 2021, Judge Catherine Staines ordered 200 hours of community service in lieu of a prison sentence and directed the seized cash to the Simon Community in Laois.

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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced26 Oct
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Shane Culleton, 31, of 48 Clanlamire Close, Portarlington, was charged with possession and possession for sale or supply of cannabis and cocaine.
  • Cannabis valued at €1,544, cocaine valued at €333, and €2,051 in cash were found during the search.
  • Culleton took ownership of the drugs and made full admissions in an interview.
  • His solicitor said he had developed a weed and coke habit three years ago and was selling to fund his own use.
Investigation
A search was carried out under warrant at 48 Clanlamire Close, Portarlington.
Charges
He was charged with possession of cannabis, possession for sale or supply of cannabis, possession of cocaine, and possession for sale or supply of cocaine.
In court
  • He pleaded guilty to all charges at Portlaoise District Court.
  • He was remanded on continuing bail to 13 January for a Community Service and Probation Report.
Sentence
  • Judge Catherine Staines ordered 200 hours of community service in lieu of a prison sentence.
  • The judge directed that the seized cash be given to the Simon Community in Laois.
Other details
  • He had no previous convictions for drugs.
  • Urine analyses suggested he was clear of drugs since his detection.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShane Culleton, 31, of 48 Clanlamire Close, Portarlington, was charged with drugs offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatCannabis to the value of €1,544 was found during the search. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatCocaine valued at €333 was found during the search. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatCash totalling €2,051 was also found. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatCulleton took ownership of the drugs and made full admissions in an interview. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe had no previous convictions for drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHis solicitor said he had developed a weed and coke habit three years ago and was selling to fund his own use. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatSince his detection, urine analyses suggested he was clear of drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA search was carried out under warrant at 48 Clanlamire, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of cannabis and possession for sale or supply of cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with possession of cocaine and possession for sale or supply of cocaine. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty to all charges. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Catherine Staines remanded him on continuing bail to 13 January for a Community Service and a Probation Report. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was ordered to do 200 hours of community service in lieu of a prison sentence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe Judge directed that the money seized during the search be given to the Simon Community in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Oct2021
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois man found with cannabis and cocaine in house

    Full sentencing details: 200 hours community service in lieu of prison, remanded on continuing bail to 13 January for a Community Service and Probation Report, and seized cash directed to Simon Community in Laois.

    convicted, Shane Culleton, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Culleton