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Case No. 22768Possession of drugs (cannabis and amphetamines) · Co. Laois · 20 Apr 2022

Suspended sentence for possession of cannabis and amphetamines in Portlaoise

Dan Bruha, 40, a Czech maintenance worker from Portlaoise, was given a two-month suspended sentence for three years at Portlaoise District Court after admitting possession of cannabis and amphetamines worth €1,552 found on him at Portlaoise Garda Station in April 2022.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 Jan
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe drugs had a combined value of €1,552 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatCannabis and a white powder were found concealed in his backpack and jacket (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe white powder was confirmed as amphetamines by the forensic laboratory (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe defendant was arrested and searched at Portlaoise Garda Station (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on April 20, 2022 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody ordered the destruction of the drugs (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was sentenced to two months suspended for three years (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had five previous convictions (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherFour previous convictions were for road traffic offences (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherOne previous conviction was for possession of drugs (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is originally from the Czech Republic (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has been in Ireland for 14 years (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant works in maintenance (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was dealing with his addiction through therapy (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí initially suspected the white powder was cocaine (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jan2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Suspended sentence for drugs in Portlaoise

    Sentencing report: Dan Bruha received a two-month suspended sentence for three years. The white powder initially suspected to be cocaine was confirmed as amphetamines. He had five previous convictions (four road traffic, one possession of drugs). Judge Andrew Cody ordered destruction of the drugs.

    suspect, Dan Bruha, 40, male, Czech, named, non-irishDan Bruha