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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9081Drug offence · Co. Laois · 15 May 2026

Two men accused of possessing drugs for sale at Portlaoise vape shop

Ali Waqas (29) and Abid Hussein (45) are accused of having drugs for sale or supply at Cloud Treats, Top Square, Portlaoise, Co Laois, on 15 May 2026. The charge concerns a vape shop in Portlaoise. Both men appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 14 June 2026. Their cases were adjourned to 19 October for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two men are accused of having drugs for sale or supply at a vape shop in Portlaoise.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Cloud Treats, Top Square, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 15 May 2026.
Other details
  • Ali Waqas, aged 29, is listed as being of Cloud Treats, Top Square, Portlaoise.
  • Abid Hussein, aged 45, is listed as being of Montague Hotel, Emo.
Charges
Both men are accused of having drugs for sale or supply, which is an allegation and not a finding.
In court
  • Both men appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 14 June 2026.
  • Their cases were adjourned to 19 October for DPP directions.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Cloud Treats, Top Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 15 May 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeTwo men are accused of having drugs for sale or supply at a vape shop in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtBoth men appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtTheir cases were adjourned to 19 October for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jun2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Men accused of possessing drugs at Laois vape shop

    Names, ages and the court appearance are reported, along with an adjournment to 19 October for DPP directions.

    accused, Ali Waqas, 29, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Ali Waqasaccused, Abid Hussein, 45, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Abid Hussein