Allegedly had over €13,000 in drugs in Laois

A man has been sent forward for trial in relation to the alleged possession of drugs worth over €13,000. 

James O’Leary, 31, of Market Square, Abbeyleix is accused of possessing more than €13,000 worth of cannabis at Ballycarroll, Portarlington on October 4, 2021. He is further charged with possessing cocaine at the same location on the same date. 

The defendant was served with a book of evidence at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.

He was remanded on bail to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on February 7.