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06 Sept 2025


Two men charged in relation to drugs in Portlaoise

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Portlaoise District Court

Two men were remanded in custody in relation to cocaine and heroin in Portlaoise.

Craig Dollard, 30, and James Heffernan, 27, both with an address at 1 Bridge Street, Portlaoise are charged with possession of cocaine and heroin for sale or supply at their address on January 4 this year. 

Mr Heffernan is further charged with possession of benzodiazepine and obstruction at Lyster Square in Portlaoise and possession of cocaine and obstruction at Portlaoise Garda Station on December 23, 2022. 

Both men are due to appear before Portlaoise District Court again on January 26 for DPP directions. 

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