Fine for cocaine possession in Portlaoise


A man who admitted having cocaine in Portlaoise has been fined €150.
Michael Houlihan, 41, of 10 Lakeglen, Portlaoise admitted possessing €30 of the drug at Lakeglen, Portlaoise on March 12 last.
Sgt JJ Kirby told a sitting of Portlaoise District Court the man has 14 previous convictions but none for drugs.
Judge Michelle Finan fined the man €150 and gave him 12 months to pay.
