Ireland Crime

Named as

Accused

Born

Between June 1999 and June 2000, from the ages reported

Offences

Possession of a flick knife and possession of drugs for sale or supply

Where

Co. Laois

Reporting

1 report, 12 Jun 2026 to 12 Jun 2026

Outlets

leinsterexpress.ie

• Man appears in court over flick knife and drugs in Portlaoise Possession of a flick knife and possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois

  Derek Cleary (26), of Newcastle, Dublin, was charged with possessing a flick knife and possessing drugs for sale or supply at Ridge Road, Portlaoise, on 26 March 2025. Gardaí said a drugs unit garda stopped him, he fled, was caught, and was found with drugs valued at €640 and a small flick knife. At Portlaoise District Court his barrister asked the court not to extend his time in custody, and the judge referred him to probation services and requested a community service suitability assessment. The matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 16 November.

  In court, 12 Jun 2026Accused · 1 report

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1. 12 Jun2026
   In courtleinsterexpress.ie, in Man appears in court over flick knife and drugs in Portlaoise

   Man caught with flick knife and drugs in Portlaoise

   accused, Derek Cleary, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Derek Cleary♂26IE

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