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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11883Drug offences (possession for sale or supply) · Co. Laois · 18 Nov 2025

Woman accused of drugs offence over €10,000 in Portlaoise

Shannon Brophy, 27, appeared at Portlaoise District Court accused of having drugs valued at €10,110 for sale or supply at her Portlaoise address on 18 November 2025. The case was adjourned to 23 February, and legal aid was deferred pending a vouched statement of means.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe drugs were allegedly held at an address in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 18 November 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe allegation relates to the seizure of a large amount of drugs and cash. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say €2,400 in cash was seized in the investigation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with having drugs valued at €10,110 for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 23 February. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was deferred pending a vouched statement of means. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence says the seized money was part of a modest inheritance from the accused's uncle. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor sought legal aid for the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Dec2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman accused of having drugs valued at over €10,000 in Laois

    First report of this case: court appearance of Shannon Brophy at Portlaoise District Court, with details of the drugs, cash seized, legal aid and the adjournment date.

    accused, Shannon Brophy, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Shannon Brophy