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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22895Drugs offence (sale and supply of illegal drugs) · Co. Laois · 13 Jan 2023

Two arrested for drugs during joint Garda and Irish Rail patrol in Portlaoise

Two people were arrested on suspicion of the sale and supply of illegal drugs during a proactive joint patrol by Portlaoise Community Gardaí and Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail staff in County Laois on 13 January 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested13 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPortlaoise Gardaí seized drugs and arrested two people while patrolling trains in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationPortlaoise Community Gardaí were conducting proactive patrols with Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the arrests are ongoing. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeGardaí arrested two persons on suspicion of the sale and supply of illegal drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe patrols are part of an ongoing effort to prevent and detect antisocial behaviour on trains and in railway stations. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jan2023
    Arrestedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Portlaoise Gardai seize drugs and arrest two while patrolling trains

    Initial report of two arrests and a drug seizure made during a joint Garda–Irish Rail patrol on trains in Portlaoise.

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