Portlaoise woman charged with possession of €28,000 drugs for sale or supply
A 24-year-old woman from Portlaoise has appeared in court accused of having €28,000 worth of drugs for sale or supply. The case was adjourned to February 22.
Portlaoise woman faces €28,000 drugs charge at district court
Leinsterexpress.ie reports that a Portlaoise woman has appeared before Portlaoise District Court charged with possession of drugs valued at approximately €28,000 for sale or supply.
Micheala O'Brien (24), of 38 Liogard, Portlaoise, is accused of having the drugs at Ballycarnan Lodge, Portlaoise, on 14 October last.
Detective Garda Aidan Ryan told the court that O'Brien made no reply when charged and that bail conditions had been agreed. He informed Judge Andrew Gubbins that directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions would be required given the estimated value of the drugs.
Bail conditions set by Judge Gubbins require O'Brien to surrender her passport and sign on three days a week at Portlaoise Garda Station. Legal aid was granted to Barrister Andrew Dunne. The matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 22 February.
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