Man allegedly  had “fairly large amount” of drugs at Aldi in Laois

Legal aid was granted to a man who is accused of having a “fairly large amount” of drugs in Laois. 

Brian McCann (40) of 192 The Glen, Kilnacourt Woods, Portarlington is accused of having cocaine for sale or supply at Aldi, Main Street, Portarlington on August 30, 2024. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said it was “allegedly a fairly large amount. I will need DPP’s directions.” 

Judge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid to solicitor Philip Meagher and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on December 9.