Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12794Theft of a vehicle; possession of cannabis · Co. Laois

Stolen BMW driven at Electric Picnic, driver arrested in Laois

Gardaí found a stolen BMW being driven at Electric Picnic in Laois. The driver, a learner permit holder who was the subject of a bench warrant, was arrested, the car was seized, and a passenger was found in possession of cannabis.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested3 Sep
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA stolen BMW was driven to Electric Picnic. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe driver was a learner permit holder who was the subject of a bench warrant. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe passenger was in possession of cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe stolen BMW was driven to Electric Picnic in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe driver will have to appear at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe car was seized and the driver was arrested. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Sep2025
    Arrestedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí discover stolen BMW being driven at Electric Picnic

    Report of a stolen BMW driven to Electric Picnic by a learner permit holder subject to a bench warrant. The passenger had cannabis, the car was seized and the driver arrested. The driver must appear at Portlaoise District Court. No existing case matches this incident.

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