Portlaoise Courthouse

A laboratory supervisor from Mountmellick, who was allegedly found with cannabis and cocaine in her possession, had her case adjourned when she appeared at Portlaoise District Court last Thursday.

The 36-year-old was summoned before the court for possessing €70 worth of cannabis and €70 worth of cocaine when she was searched at Portlaoise Garda Station on 15 September last.

The court was told that the

defendant was seeking free legal aid, as she pays €950 in rent. Granting her request to free legal aid, Judge John Brennan adjourned the case until 7 September.

*Names of defendants in Portlaoise District Court cases are printed in the Laois Nationalist newspaper that is available in your local shop or in our online edition here.