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Case No. 19754Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 30 Aug 2023

Teenager accused of drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise

Lorcan O'Brien, 19, with an address at 47 Heather Lane, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, has been accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise. He is alleged to have had cannabis and ecstasy at his address on August 30, 2023, with a combined alleged value of €2,500. At Portlaoise District Court, Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby gave the alleged value, and Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail and granted legal aid. The case, first reported on September 23, 2023, was adjourned until October 19.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Lorcan O'Brien, 19, is alleged to have had cannabis and ecstasy at his address.
Where
His address is given as 47 Heather Lane, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on August 30, 2023.
Charges
He is accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the case.
Investigation
The case was reported by the Leinster Express on September 23, 2023, after a court appearance.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby told Portlaoise District Court that the alleged combined value of the drugs was €2,500.
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant on continuing bail.
  • Legal aid was granted and the case was adjourned until October 19.
Other details
The alleged combined value of the drugs was €2,500.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is alleged to have had cannabis and ecstasy at his address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereHe has an address at 47 Heather Lane, Esker Hills, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence was on August 30. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby told Portlaoise District Court of the alleged value. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant on continuing bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and the case was adjourned until October 19. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe alleged combined value of the drugs was €2,500. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Sep2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Teen accused of having drugs in Portlaoise

    First report of this case, covering the court appearance at Portlaoise District Court, the alleged drugs value, bail and the adjournment date.

    accused, Lorcan O'Brien, 19, named, irish (judged from name)Lorcan O'Brien