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Case No. 19090Possession of cannabis for sale or supply · Co. Offaly · 1 Jan 2023

Two men fined over cannabis possession for supply in Edenderry

Kladias Kotis (21) and Arnas Kotkis (20), both of Edenderry, were charged over cannabis found in a car at Park View, Edenderry, County Offaly, on 1 January 2023. Gardaí smelled cannabis from inside the car and, after a search, found 16 bags and a roll of cannabis under the driver's seat. The two men were charged with possessing cannabis for the purposes of selling or supplying it to another and appeared at the district court, though one court report also refers to Tullamore Circuit Court. Judge Andrew Cody fined each man €500 with three months to pay, the latest development, reported on 21 November 2023.

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  6. Sentenced21 Nov
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two men were charged with possessing cannabis for the purposes of selling or supplying it to another.
Where
The vehicle was spotted at Park View, Edenderry, County Offaly.
When
The incident happened on 1 January 2023.
Other details
  • The vehicle was seen with two males acting suspiciously.
  • The men were Kladias Kotis, aged 21, and Arnas Kotkis, aged 20, both of Edenderry.
  • Kladias Kotis was driving the vehicle.
  • Neither man had previous convictions.
  • The defence said the men used cannabis to help them sleep and had difficulty sleeping.
Investigation
Gardaí smelled cannabis from inside the car and, after a search, found 16 bags of cannabis and a roll of cannabis under the driver's seat.
Charges
Kladias Kotis and Arnas Kotkis were charged with possessing cannabis for the purposes of selling or supplying it to another.
In court
The two men appeared at the district court; one court report also refers to Tullamore Circuit Court.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Cody fined each man €500 and gave them three months to pay.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe vehicle was spotted at Park View, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 1 January 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí smelled cannabis from inside the car and found 16 bags of cannabis and a roll of cannabis under the driver's seat after a search. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe two men were charged with possessing cannabis for the purposes of selling or supplying it to another. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe two men appeared at the district court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody fined each defendant €500 and gave them three months to pay. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle was being driven by Kladias Kotis. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherNeither man had previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the men used cannabis to help them sleep and found it difficult to sleep. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Nov2023
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Two men using cannabis to help them sleep, court hears

    Court report on the sentencing of two men charged over cannabis found in a car at Park View, Edenderry. The judge fined each defendant €500 with three months to pay.

    convicted, Kladias Kotis, 21, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Kladias Kotisconvicted, Arnas Kotkis, 20, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Arnas Kotkis