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Case No. 16160Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 22 Dec 2023

Woman accused of drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington

Tanya Bracken, a 35-year-old woman, is accused of having cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply, and 40 grams of creatine with traces of cocaine, at her address at 3 Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, on 22 December 2023. Detective Garda David Montgomery said she made no reply after caution. She appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where the DPP directed that the case remain in the district court only if she pleads guilty, and solicitor Barry Fitzgerald requested disclosure, which Judge Nicola Andrews granted. Her latest court development was remand on bail to appear again on 18 November.

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  4. In court4 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A woman is accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington, Laois.
Where
The alleged offences took place at the accused's address at 3 Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington.
When
The drugs offences are alleged to have taken place on 22 December 2023.
Charges
  • She is accused of having cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply at her address.
  • She is also accused of having 40 grams of creatine with traces of cocaine at her address.
Investigation
Detective Garda David Montgomery said the defendant made no reply after caution.
In court
  • She appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
  • The DPP directed that the case remain in the district court only in the event of a guilty plea.
  • Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald requested disclosure in the case, and Judge Nicola Andrews granted it.
  • She was remanded on bail to appear again on 18 November.
Other details
The tracker lists the report as published on 4 September 2024, while the article text gives 6 September 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe woman appeared in court accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe drugs offences are alleged to have taken place on 22 December 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda David Montgomery said the defendant made no reply after caution. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of having cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply at her address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is also accused of having 40 grams of creatine which had traces of cocaine at her address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtShe appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case remain in the district court only in the event of a guilty plea. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Barry Fitzgerald requested disclosure in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews granted disclosure and remanded the defendant on bail to appear again on November 18. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Sep2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Laois

    Reports a District Court appearance: the accused is charged with cannabis and cocaine for sale or supply and with 40 grams of creatine with traces of cocaine. The DPP directed the case stay in the district court only if she pleads guilty, and she was remanded on bail to 18 November.

    accused, Tanya Bracken, 35, female, named, irish (judged from name)Tanya Bracken